Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
ovoideum
ID:
618193

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:

Citation Micro:
Enum. pl. Javae 43

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617525



Common Names

  • Zingiber ovoideum
  • Ginger
  • Wild Ginger


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Description

Zingiber ovoideum (also called Chinese ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Asia. It has a rhizome that is ovoid in shape and has a yellowish-brown color. It grows in moist and shady habitats, such as rainforests and tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber ovoideum 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 ovoideum are small and yellow, with four petals. The seeds are small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber ovoideum 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 ovoideum

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

Zingiber ovoideum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber ovoideum?

Zingiber ovoideum

What is the common name of Zingiber ovoideum?

Ovoid ginger

What is the natural habitat of Zingiber ovoideum?

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,

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