Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
nimmonii
ID:
618000

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Graham) Dalzell

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 4:341. (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617332



Common Names

  • Zingiber nimmonii
  • Nimmon's ginger
  • Nimmon ginger


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Synonyms

  • Alpinia nimmonii J.Graham [valid]

Description

Zingiber nimmonii (also called 'Nimmon's 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 nimmonii is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, as a culinary herb, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zingiber nimmonii 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 nimmonii is a perennial herb that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to tropical regions of Asia. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes, which should be planted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. The rhizomes should be kept moist and warm until they have developed a few sets of true leaves, at which point they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Zingiber nimmonii

Zingiber nimmonii can be found in India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Zingiber nimmonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber nimmonii?

Zingiber nimmonii

What is the common name of Zingiber nimmonii?

Nimmon's ginger

What is the natural habitat of Zingiber nimmonii?

Zingiber nimmonii 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

Nicol Alexander Dalzell (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalzell' in the authors string.
John Graham (1805-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Graham' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000617332: Based on the initial data import