Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
tongtak
ID:
618691

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. IV (Heft 20):177

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618023



Common Names

  • Zingiber tongtak
  • Tongtak Zingiber
  • Tongtak's Zingiber


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Description

Zingiber tongtak (also called Tongtak Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a rounded stem. It is native to Asia and is found in tropical forests and grasslands. It has a yellow-green stem, and its leaves are oval-shaped and have a pointed tip.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber tongtak is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zingiber tongtak has yellow-orange flowers with red-purple anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber tongtak is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings. Rhizomes should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Zingiber tongtak

Zingiber tongtak is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Zingiber tongtak FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber tongtak?

Zingiber tongtak

What is the common name of Zingiber tongtak?

Tongtak Ginger

What is the natural habitat of Zingiber tongtak?

Moist deciduous 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,

References

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000618023: Based on the initial data import