Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
railletii
ID:
618439

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Durand

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1:401. (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617771



Common Names

  • Raillet's Ginger
  • Raillet Ginger
  • Ginger Railletii


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Description

Zingiber railletii (also called Raillet's 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 railletii is used as a medicinal plant to treat stomach ailments, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Zingiber railletii 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 railletii is a perennial herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to India and Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from rhizomes or cuttings. Rhizomes should be planted in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from mature rhizomes in late summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Zingiber railletii

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

Zingiber railletii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber railletii?

Zingiber railletii

What is the common name of Zingiber railletii?

Raillet's ginger

What is the natural habitat of Zingiber railletii?

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,

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