Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
nigrimaculatum
ID:
617980

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Q.Tong

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 27:287. (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617312



Common Names

  • Zingiber nigrimaculatum
  • Nigrimaculatum ginger
  • Black-spotted ginger


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Description

Zingiber nigrimaculatum (also called 'Black-spotted Ginger', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows up to 1 meter tall and has yellow-green leaves. It prefers humid climates and is commonly found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber nigrimaculatum is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, as a culinary herb, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Zingiber nigrimaculatum 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 nigrimaculatum 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 nigrimaculatum

Zingiber nigrimaculatum is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Zingiber nigrimaculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber nigrimaculatum?

Zingiber nigrimaculatum

What is the common name of Zingiber nigrimaculatum?

Black-spotted ginger

What is the natural habitat of Zingiber nigrimaculatum?

Zingiber nigrimaculatum is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka

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

Shao Quan Tong (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Q.Tong' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000617312: Based on the initial data import