Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
wightianum
ID:
618819

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thwaites

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:

Citation Micro:
Enum. pl. zeyl. 315

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618151



Common Names

  • Zingiber wightianum
  • Wight's Zingiber
  • Wight's Ginger


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Description

Zingiber wightianum (also called Wight's Ginger, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Zingiberaceae family. It is a herbaceous perennial that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical rainforests, in the understory of the forest, and in secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber wightianum is used as a traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, fever, and headaches. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zingiber wightianum has yellow flowers with 3 petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber wightianum can be propagated by division or from rhizomes. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Zingiber wightianum

Zingiber wightianum can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Zingiber wightianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber wightianum?

Zingiber wightianum

What is the common name of Zingiber wightianum?

Wight Ginger

What is the family of Zingiber wightianum?

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,

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