Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
orbiculatum
ID:
618172

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Q.Tong

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 25 (6):463. (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617504



Common Names

  • Zingiber orbiculatum
  • Ginger
  • Wild Ginger


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Description

Zingiber orbiculatum (also called Round Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a rounded stem. It is native to Asia and is found in tropical forests and grasslands. It has a yellow-green stem, and its leaves are oval-shaped and have a pointed tip.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber orbiculatum is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive ailments, fever, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and to produce essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Zingiber orbiculatum are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber orbiculatum is a herbaceous perennial that grows to a height of up to 1 m. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done when the plant is actively growing and the roots are healthy. Both methods require full sun and warm temperatures for successful cultivation.

Where to Find Zingiber orbiculatum

Zingiber orbiculatum is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Zingiber orbiculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber orbiculatum?

Zingiber orbiculatum

What is the common name of Zingiber orbiculatum?

Round-leaved ginger

What is the natural habitat of Zingiber orbiculatum?

Tropical rainforests of India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar

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-0000617504: Based on the initial data import