Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
neesanum
ID:
617925

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Graham) Ramamoorthy

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:

Citation Micro:
in Saldanha, C.J. & Nicolson, D.H., Fl. Hassan Dist. 769

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617257



Common Names

  • Zingiber neesanum
  • Neesan's Ginger
  • Neesanum Ginger


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Synonyms

  • Alpinia neesana J.Graham [valid]
  • Zingiber macrostachyum Dalzell [illegitimate]
  • Alpinia mesana Horan. [valid]

Description

Zingiber neesanum (also called Nees' ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a thick, fleshy stem and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, shaded areas and in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zingiber neesanum has yellow flowers with three petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber neesanum is a perennial herb that is native to tropical Asia. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and is easy to propagate. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. To propagate from seeds, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from the stem and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Zingiber neesanum

Zingiber neesanum is found in the tropical forests of India and Southeast Asia.

Zingiber neesanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber neesanum?

Zingiber neesanum

What is the common name of Zingiber neesanum?

Neesan ginger

What is the natural habitat of Zingiber neesanum?

Zingiber neesanum is native to Southeast Asia

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 Graham (1805-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Graham' in the authors string.
Thennilapuram Parasuraman Ramamoorthy (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ramamoorthy' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000617257: Based on the initial data import