Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
puberulum
ID:
618358

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 32:131. (1899); Lectotypified in: Gard. Bull. Singapore 48. (1996) by Theilade I.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617690



Common Names

  • Zingiber Puberulum
  • Puberulum Ginger
  • Hairy-Stemmed Ginger


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Description

Zingiber puberulum (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 puberulum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Zingiber puberulum var. chryseum (Ridl.) Holttum
Zingiber puberulum var. puberulum
Zingiber puberulum var. borneense R.M.Sm.
Zingiber puberulum var. ovoideum Holttum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zingiber puberulum 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 puberulum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but will require more frequent watering. It is best to water the plant deeply and then allow the soil to dry out before watering again. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Zingiber puberulum

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

Zingiber puberulum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber puberulum?

Zingiber puberulum

What is the family of Zingiber puberulum?

Zingiberaceae

What is the common name of Zingiber puberulum?

Downy 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,

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