Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
sabun
ID:
1329156

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.K.Lim

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Folia malaysiana 15:25. (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341610



Common Names

  • Zingiber Sabun
  • Sabun Ginger
  • Sabun Wild Ginger


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Description

Zingiber sabun (also called 'Soap Ginger', among many other common names) is a species of ginger native to India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests at elevations of 1000-3000 m. It has a clumping habit and long, slender rhizomes. The leaves are lanceolate and have a pointed tip.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber sabun is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive disorders, colds, and fever. It is also used as an aromatic spice in cooking and as an ingredient in herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zingiber sabun is small and yellow, with a white center. The seed is small and round, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber sabun can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The root ball should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Zingiber sabun

Zingiber sabun is found in tropical rainforests in Malaysia.

Zingiber sabun FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber sabun?

Zingiber sabun

What type of plant is Zingiber sabun?

Herb

What is the optimal temperature for Zingiber sabun?

10-20°C

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

Chong Keat Lim (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.K.Lim' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0001341610: Based on the initial data import