Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
tenuiscapus
ID:
1328258

Status:
valid

Authors:
Triboun & K.Larsen

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Thai J. Bot. 6 (1):65. (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340712



Common Names

  • Tenuiscapus Ginger
  • Zingiber
  • Zingiber Tenuiscapus


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Description

Zingiber tenuiscapus (also called Zingiber tenuiscapus, among many other common names) is a species of ginger native to Thailand. It has a rosette of leaves that are green and lanceolate with a toothed margin. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, growing in the understory of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber tenuiscapus is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues, skin conditions, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zingiber tenuiscapus has small, yellow flowers with a red center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber tenuiscapus is propagated by rhizomes. The rhizomes should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. They should be kept in a warm and humid environment with temperatures between 18-25°C. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Zingiber tenuiscapus

Zingiber tenuiscapus is native to Thailand and can be found in the Isan Province.

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

Kai Larsen (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Larsen' in the authors string.
Pramote Triboun: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triboun' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0001340712: Based on the initial data import