Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
pardocheilum
ID:
618246

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex Baker

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 6:245. (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617578



Common Names

  • Zingiber Pardocheilum
  • Pardocheilum Zingiber
  • Zingiber


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Description

Zingiber pardocheilum (also called Red-striped Ginger, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in moist forests and disturbed areas. It has large, oblong leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber pardocheilum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zingiber pardocheilum has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber pardocheilum is a perennial herb that grows up to 1.5 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the clumps of rhizomes in the spring. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a seedbed in the spring.

Where to Find Zingiber pardocheilum

Zingiber pardocheilum is native to India and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Zingiber pardocheilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber pardocheilum?

Zingiber pardocheilum

What is the common name of Zingiber pardocheilum?

Pardocheilum Ginger

What is the natural habitat of Zingiber pardocheilum?

It is found in wet forests, thickets, and mangrove swamps in the Caribbean region.

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

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000617578: Based on the initial data import