Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
odoriferum
ID:
618032

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:

Citation Micro:
Enum. pl. Javae 44

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617364



Common Names

  • Zingiber odoriferum
  • Odoriferum ginger
  • Fragrant ginger


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Synonyms

  • Zingiber aquosum Blume [valid]
  • Zingiber pachystachys Valeton [valid]
  • Zingiber aquosum Noronha [invalid]

Description

Zingiber odoriferum (also called Fragrant Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a thick, underground rhizome. It is native to South and Southeast Asia, and grows in tropical and subtropical climates.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Zingiber odoriferum var. odoriferum
Zingiber odoriferum var. borneense Valeton

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Zingiber odoriferum are yellow and tubular. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber odoriferum is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seed should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Division should be done when the plant is actively growing and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Zingiber odoriferum

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

Zingiber odoriferum FAQ

What is the common name of Zingiber odoriferum?

The common name of Zingiber odoriferum is Greater Galangal

What is the natural habitat of Zingiber odoriferum?

The natural habitat of Zingiber odoriferum is tropical rainforests

What is the scientific name of Zingiber odoriferum?

The scientific name of Zingiber odoriferum is Zingiber odoriferum

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,

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