Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
purpureum
ID:
618419

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roscoe

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 8:348. (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617751



Common Names

  • Purple Ginger
  • Red Ginger
  • Ginger Lily


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Synonyms

  • Amomum cassumunar (Roxb.) Donn [valid]
  • Amomum xanthorrhiza Roxb. ex Steud. [invalid]
  • Cassumunar roxburghii Colla [valid]
  • Zingiber anthorrhiza Horan. [invalid]
  • Zingiber cassumunar subglabrum Thwaites [valid]
  • Zingiber cliffordiae Andrews [valid]
  • Zingiber luridum Salisb. [illegitimate]
  • Zingiber paucipunctatum D.Fang [valid]
  • Zingiber pubisquama Ridl. [valid]
  • Zingiber xantorrhizon Steud. [invalid]

Description

Zingiber purpureum (also called Purple ginger, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Zingiberaceae family. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber purpureum is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Zingiber purpureum var. palamauense (Haines) K.K.Khanna

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Zingiber purpureum has yellowish-green flowers with purple stripes. Seed: The seeds are small, round and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber purpureum is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings. Rhizomes should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Zingiber purpureum

Zingiber purpureum is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Zingiber purpureum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber purpureum?

Zingiber purpureum

What is the common name of Zingiber purpureum?

Purple ginger

What is the natural habitat of Zingiber purpureum?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

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

William Roscoe (1753-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roscoe' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000617751: Based on the initial data import