Zingiber mawangense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mawangense
ID:
1332064
Status:
valid
Authors:
Noor Ain & Meekiong
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Folia malaysiana 16:24. (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344518
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zingiber mawangense (also called Mawang ginger, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the ginger family, native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen perennial herb, growing to 1 m tall, with long, narrow, dark green leaves and yellowish-green flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Zingiber mawangense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zingiber mawangense has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a spike. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zingiber mawangense is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Zingiber mawangense
Zingiber mawangense is native to Thailand and can be found in the wild in the northern and western parts of the country.
Zingiber mawangense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zingiber mawangense?
Zingiber mawangense
What type of plant is Zingiber mawangense?
It is a species of plant in the family Zingiberaceae.
Where is Zingiber mawangense found?
It is found in Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos.
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
Kalu Meekiong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meekiong' in the authors string.
C.A. Noor Ain: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Noor Ain' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0001344518: Based on the initial data import