Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
longipedunculatum
ID:
617631

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 50:149. (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616963



Common Names

  • Zingiber Longipedunculatum
  • Long-peduncled Ginger
  • Long-peduncled Ginger Lily


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Description

Zingiber longipedunculatum (also called Long-Stalked Ginger, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb, growing up to 1m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, and is often found in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber longipedunculatum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Zingiber longipedunculatum var. lambirense S.Sakai & Nagam.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zingiber longipedunculatum has yellow flowers with three petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber longipedunculatum is a perennial herb that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Zingiber longipedunculatum

Zingiber longipedunculatum can be found in India, Myanmar, and Thailand.

Zingiber longipedunculatum FAQ

What is the common name of Zingiber longipedunculatum?

Long-peduncled ginger

What is the growth rate of Zingiber longipedunculatum?

Moderate to fast

What is the mature height of Zingiber longipedunculatum?

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,

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