Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
yunnanense
ID:
618895

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Q.Tong & X.Z.Liu

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 13 (1):27. (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618227



Common Names

  • Zingiber yunnanense
  • Yunnan Ginger
  • Yunnan Zingiber


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Description

Zingiber yunnanense (also called Yunnan Ginger, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the ginger family. It is native to Yunnan, China. It grows in forests, along roadsides, and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber yunnanense 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

Zingiber yunnanense has small white flowers with three petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and green with multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber yunnanense is a tropical plant native to China. It can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained potting mix and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. Stem cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Zingiber yunnanense

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

Zingiber yunnanense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber yunnanense?

Zingiber yunnanense

What is the common name of Zingiber yunnanense?

Yunnan ginger

What is the natural habitat of Zingiber yunnanense?

Tropical and subtropical 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

Shao Quan Tong (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Q.Tong' in the authors string.
Xian Zhang Liu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.Z.Liu' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000618227: Based on the initial data import