Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
longiligulatum
ID:
617619

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Q.Tong

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 25:140. (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616951



Common Names

  • Zingiber Longiligulatum
  • Long-ligulate Ginger
  • Long-ligulate Ginger Lily


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Description

Zingiber longiligulatum (also called long-ligulate 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 longiligulatum has been used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It has also been used as a source of food and fuel, and the leaves can be used as fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zingiber longiligulatum is a yellow, tubular flower with a red tip. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber longiligulatum can be propagated by division or cuttings. Divide the rhizomes in the spring or early summer and replant in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light and warmth.

Where to Find Zingiber longiligulatum

Zingiber longiligulatum is native to Southeast Asia.

Zingiber longiligulatum FAQ

What is the common name of Zingiber longiligulatum?

Long-ligulate ginger

What is the growth rate of Zingiber longiligulatum?

Moderate to fast

What is the mature height of Zingiber longiligulatum?

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

Shao Quan Tong (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Q.Tong' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000616951: Based on the initial data import