Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
malaysianum
ID:
617714

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.K.Lim

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Folia malaysiana 3:27. (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617046



Common Names

  • Zingiber Malaysianum
  • Malaysianum
  • Malaysian Ginger


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Description

Zingiber malaysianum (also called Malaysian Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical rainforests. It has large, lance-shaped leaves and yellow, cone-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber malaysianum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Zingiber malaysianum is white or yellowish-white, with a yellow labellum. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber malaysianum 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 malaysianum

Zingiber malaysianum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including Malaysia.

Zingiber malaysianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber malaysianum?

Zingiber malaysianum

What is the common name of Zingiber malaysianum?

Malaysian Ginger

What is the natural habitat of Zingiber malaysianum?

It is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China

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

Chong Keat Lim (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.K.Lim' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000617046: Based on the initial data import