Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
monophyllum
ID:
617863

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 49:250. (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617195



Common Names

  • Monophyllum Ginger
  • Monophyllum Zingiber
  • Monophyllum Wild Ginger


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Description

Zingiber monophyllum (also called 'Single-Leaf Ginger', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a rhizome root system and grows to a height of 1-2 meters. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber monophyllum is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including headaches, colds, and digestive issues. It is also used as a spice in cooking and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zingiber monophyllum is small and yellow. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber monophyllum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Zingiber monophyllum

Zingiber monophyllum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

Zingiber monophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber monophyllum?

Zingiber monophyllum

What type of plant is Zingiber monophyllum?

Ginger

Where is Zingiber monophyllum native to?

India

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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