Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
newmanii
ID:
617970

Status:
valid

Authors:
Theilade & Mood

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 19 (4):407. (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617302



Common Names

  • Zingiber newmanii
  • Newman's ginger
  • Newman ginger


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Description

Zingiber newmanii (also called Newman's Ginger, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb, growing up to 1m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, and is often found in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber newmanii is used as a culinary spice and to treat digestive problems. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Zingiber newmanii are small, yellow and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber newmanii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to tropical regions of Asia and is tolerant of heat and humidity. Propagation is by division or rhizomes. Rhizomes should be planted in a well-drained, humus-rich soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Zingiber newmanii

Zingiber newmanii can be found in the Philippines.

Zingiber newmanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber newmanii?

Zingiber newmanii

What are the common names of Zingiber newmanii?

Newman's ginger

What is the natural habitat of Zingiber newmanii?

It is found in tropical rainforests of the Philippines

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.
Ida Theilade: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Theilade' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000617302: Based on the initial data import