Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
stenostachys
ID:
618586

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. IV (Heft 20):175

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617918



Common Names

  • Zingiber Stenostachys
  • Stenostachys Ginger
  • Stenostachys Zingiber


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Description

Zingiber stenostachys (also called 'Narrow-spiked Ginger', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to southeastern Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, and has long, narrow leaves with a mottled pattern.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber stenostachys is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zingiber stenostachys has small yellow flowers with a white labellum. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber stenostachys 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 stenostachys

Zingiber stenostachys can be found in India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Zingiber stenostachys FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber stenostachys?

Zingiber stenostachys

What is the common name of Zingiber stenostachys?

Narrow-spiked Ginger

What is the family of Zingiber stenostachys?

Zingiberaceae

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

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000617918: Based on the initial data import