Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
porphyrosphaerum
ID:
618337

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. IV (Heft 20):175

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617669



Common Names

  • Zingiber Porphyrosphaerum
  • Porphyrosphaerum Ginger
  • Purple-Spiked Ginger


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Description

Zingiber porphyrosphaerum (also called Chinese ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Asia. It has a short, thick rhizome with a reddish-brown skin and yellow flesh. The leaves are lanceolate, long and narrow, with a pointed tip. It grows in tropical forests, and open areas, such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber porphyrosphaerum is used as a flavoring for food and drinks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as colds, coughs, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zingiber porphyrosphaerum is a small, yellowish-white flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin and green with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber porphyrosphaerum is a species of ginger native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. The plant is cultivated for its edible rhizomes and for its medicinal properties. Propagation is by rhizome division or stem cuttings. Rhizomes should be divided in spring and planted in a well-drained soil. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring and planted in a warm, moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Zingiber porphyrosphaerum

Zingiber porphyrosphaerum is native to India and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the region.

Zingiber porphyrosphaerum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber porphyrosphaerum?

Zingiber porphyrosphaerum

What is the family of Zingiber porphyrosphaerum?

Zingiberaceae

What is the common name of Zingiber porphyrosphaerum?

Purple-spiked Ginger

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

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000617669: Based on the initial data import