Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
velutinum
ID:
618752

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mood & Theilade

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 19:519. (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618084



Common Names

  • Zingiber velutinum
  • Velutinum Zingiber
  • Velutinum's Zingiber


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Description

Zingiber velutinum (also called ‘Velutinum 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 velutinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zingiber velutinum 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 velutinum is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in temperatures between 18-24°C. It can be prone to root rot if the soil is too wet, so it is important to ensure that the soil is not overly wet.

Where to Find Zingiber velutinum

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

Zingiber velutinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber velutinum?

Zingiber velutinum

What is the common name of Zingiber velutinum?

Velvet Ginger

What is the family of Zingiber velutinum?

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

John Donald Mood (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mood' in the authors string.
Ida Theilade: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Theilade' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000618084: Based on the initial data import