Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
pseudosquarrosum
ID:
1334008

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.J.Singh & P.Singh

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 34:423. (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346462



Common Names

  • Zingiber pseudosquarrosum
  • Zingiber pseudosquarrosum Plant
  • Zingiber pseudosquarrosum Ginger


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Description

Zingiber pseudosquarrosum (also called False Squarrose Ginger, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Zingiberaceae. It is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall and is native to the Caribbean region. It is found in humid forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber pseudosquarrosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zingiber pseudosquarrosum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber pseudosquarrosum is a perennial plant that is propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Zingiber pseudosquarrosum

Zingiber pseudosquarrosum is native to Thailand and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the Malay Peninsula.

Zingiber pseudosquarrosum FAQ

What type of plant is Zingiber pseudosquarrosum?

Zingiber pseudosquarrosum is a species of ginger.

Where is Zingiber pseudosquarrosum found?

Zingiber pseudosquarrosum is found in Southeast Asia.

What is the growth habit of Zingiber pseudosquarrosum?

Zingiber pseudosquarrosum is a perennial herb with long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers.

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

Paramjit Singh (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Singh' in the authors string.
Lal Ji Singh: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.J.Singh' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0001346462: Based on the initial data import