Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
longibracteatum
ID:
617597

Status:
valid

Authors:
Theilade

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 19 (4):408. (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616929



Common Names

  • Zingiber Longibracteatum
  • Long-bracted Ginger
  • Long-bracted Ginger Lily


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Synonyms

  • Zingiber mythianum C.K.Lim [valid]

Description

Zingiber longibracteatum (also called long-bracted ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to Southeast Asia, and typically grows in tropical rainforests and moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber longibracteatum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and has been found to have antifungal and antibacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Zingiber longibracteatum is yellow, with four petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, shiny, smooth, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber longibracteatum is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. The rhizomes can also be propagated by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Zingiber longibracteatum

Zingiber longibracteatum can be found in tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Zingiber longibracteatum FAQ

What is the common name of Zingiber longibracteatum?

Long-bracted ginger

What is the growth rate of Zingiber longibracteatum?

Moderate to fast

What is the mature height of Zingiber longibracteatum?

Up to 3 feet

Species in the Zingiber genus

Zingiber acuminatum, Zingiber albiflorum, Zingiber apoense, Zingiber argenteum, Zingiber atrorubens, Zingiber aurantiacum, Zingiber banahaoense, Zingiber barbatum, Zingiber bisectum, Zingiber bradleyanum, Zingiber brevifolium, Zingiber bulusanense, Zingiber cernuum, Zingiber chlorobracteatum, Zingiber cholmondeleyi, Zingiber chrysanthum, Zingiber chrysostachys, Zingiber citrinum, Zingiber citriodorum, Zingiber cochleariforme, Zingiber collinsii, Zingiber coloratum, Zingiber corallinum, Zingiber curtisii, Zingiber cylindricum, Zingiber darceyi, Zingiber densissimum, Zingiber eberhardtii, Zingiber eborinum, Zingiber echuanense, Zingiber elatum, Zingiber emeiense, Zingiber flagelliforme, Zingiber flammeum, Zingiber flavescens, Zingiber flavomaculosum, Zingiber flavovirens, Zingiber fragile, Zingiber fraseri, Zingiber georgeae, Zingiber gracile, Zingiber griffithii, Zingiber guangxiense, Zingiber gulinense, Zingiber hupehense, Zingiber idae, Zingiber incomptum, Zingiber inflexum, Zingiber integrilabrum, Zingiber integrum,

Species in the Zingiberaceae family

Haniffia albiflora, Haniffia cyanescens, Haniffia flavescens, Haniffia santubongensis, Hedychium biflorum, Hedychium bijiangense, Hedychium boloveniorum, Hedychium bordelonianum, Hedychium borneense, Hedychium bousigonianum, Hedychium brevicaule, Hedychium calcaratum, Hedychium carneum, Hedychium coccineum, Hedychium convexum, Hedychium coronarium, Hedychium deceptum, Hedychium dekianum, Hedychium densiflorum, Hedychium elatum, Hedychium ellipticum, Hedychium elwesii, Hedychium emeiense, Hedychium erythrostemon, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavum, Hedychium forrestii, Hedychium gardnerianum, Hedychium glabrum, Hedychium glaucum, Hedychium gomezianum, Hedychium gracillimum, Hedychium grandiflorum, Hedychium gratum, Hedychium greenii, Hedychium griersonianum, Hedychium griffithianum, Hedychium hasseltii, Hedychium heteromallum, Hedychium hirsutissimum, Hedychium hookeri, Hedychium horsfieldii, Hedychium intermedium, Hedychium kwangsiense, Hedychium larsenii, Hedychium lineare, Hedychium longicornutum, Hedychium longipedunculatum, Hedychium luteum,

References

Ida Theilade: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Theilade' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000616929: Based on the initial data import