Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
tuanjuum
ID:
618723

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z.Y.Zhu

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 6:187. (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618055



Common Names

  • Zingiber tuanjuum
  • Tuanjuum Zingiber
  • Tuanjuum's Zingiber


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Description

Zingiber tuanjuum (also called ‘Tuanjuum Ginger’, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Zingiberaceae. It is a perennial herb with long, narrow leaves and yellowish-green flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber tuanjuum is used as a flavoring agent in food and drinks, and as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, inflammation, and pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zingiber tuanjuum is a white or pinkish-white, tubular flower with a yellowish-green tip. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed with a white, fleshy covering. The seedlings are thin and upright, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber tuanjuum is a tropical perennial herb native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from rhizomes or stem cuttings. Rhizomes should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept warm and moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Zingiber tuanjuum

Zingiber tuanjuum is native to Thailand and Malaysia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Zingiber tuanjuum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber tuanjuum?

Zingiber tuanjuum

What is the common name of Zingiber tuanjuum?

Tuanjuum Ginger

What is the natural habitat of Zingiber tuanjuum?

Tropical rainforests

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

Zheng Yin Zhu (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Y.Zhu' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000618055: Based on the initial data import