Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
macradenia
ID:
617664

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 27:269. (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616996



Common Names

  • Macradenia Zingiber
  • Zingiber Macradenia
  • Macradenia Ginger


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Description

Zingiber macradenia (also called Giant Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a rhizome with thin, yellowish-brown skin and a yellowish-white flesh. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber macradenia 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

Zingiber macradenia has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a single style. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber macradenia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers, or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently.

Where to Find Zingiber macradenia

Zingiber macradenia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including China, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Zingiber macradenia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber macradenia?

Zingiber macradenia

What are the common names of Zingiber macradenia?

Macradenia ginger

What are the uses of Zingiber macradenia?

The rhizomes of Zingiber macradenia are used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating colds, sore throats, and other ailments

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

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000616996: Based on the initial data import