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
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.
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
Ida Theilade: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Theilade' in the authors string.