Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
meghalayense
ID:
1322610

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sushil K.Singh, Ram.Kumar & Mood

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 77:61. (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335064



Common Names

  • Zingiber meghalayense
  • Meghalayan Ginger
  • Meghalayan Zingiber


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Description

Zingiber meghalayense (also called Meghalaya Ginger, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with yellow flowers, native to India and Myanmar. It grows in dry, open areas and is often found in grasslands and scrub forests.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber meghalayense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zingiber meghalayense has yellow flowers with red centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and yellow.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber meghalayense is a perennial herb native to India. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. It prefers a well-draining soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and kept slightly drier in the winter. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Where to Find Zingiber meghalayense

Zingiber meghalayense can be found in India.

Zingiber meghalayense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber meghalayense?

Zingiber meghalayense

What are the common names of Zingiber meghalayense?

Meghalayan Ginger

What is the natural habitat of Zingiber meghalayense?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

John Donald Mood (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mood' in the authors string.
Sushil Kumar Singh (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sushil K.Singh' in the authors string.
Ramesh Kumar (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ram.Kumar' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0001335064: Based on the initial data import