Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
zerumbet
ID:
618906

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Sm.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Exot. Bot. 2:105, pl.112. (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618238



Common Names

  • Zingiber zerumbet
  • Shampoo Ginger
  • Zerumbet Ginger


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Synonyms

  • Amomum spurium (J.Koenig) J.F.Gmel. [valid]
  • Amomum zerumbet L. [valid]
  • Cardamomum spurium (J.Koenig) Kuntze [valid]
  • Lampujang majus Medik. [valid]
  • Zerumbet zingiber T.Lestib. [valid]
  • Zingiber amaricans Blume [valid]
  • Zingiber aromaticum Valeton [valid]
  • Zingiber sylvestre Garsault [invalid]
  • Zingiber truncatum Stokes [valid]
  • Amomum silvestre Poir. [valid]
  • Amomum sylvestre Poir. [valid]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Zingiber zerumbet var. littoralis Valeton
Zingiber zerumbet var. magnum Elmer
Zingiber zerumbet sub. zerumbet
Zingiber zerumbet sub. cochinchinense (Gagnep.) Triboun & K.Larsen
Zingiber zerumbet var. valenzuelae Oliveros & Cantoria

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zingiber zerumbet 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 zerumbet is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. 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 zerumbet

Zingiber zerumbet can be found in India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Zingiber zerumbet FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber zerumbet?

Zingiber zerumbet

What is the common name of Zingiber zerumbet?

Shampoo Ginger

What is the natural habitat of Zingiber zerumbet?

Tropical and subtropical moist 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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000618238: Based on the initial data import