Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
rubens
ID:
618492

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Asiat. Res. 11:348. (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617824



Common Names

  • Rubens Ginger
  • Ginger Rubens
  • Ginger


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Description

Zingiber rubens (also called Greater Galangal, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Zingiberaceae family. It is native to tropical Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 m and has yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber rubens is used as a medicinal plant to treat stomach ailments, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zingiber rubens is a yellow, tubular flower with a red tip. The seed is a small, black, flattened, and oblong-shaped. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber rubens is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and prefers full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or rhizomes. Rhizomes should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Zingiber rubens

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

Zingiber rubens FAQ

What is the common name of Zingiber rubens?

Red Ginger

What is the natural habitat of Zingiber rubens?

Tropical and subtropical regions

What is the average height of Zingiber rubens?

1-2 m

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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