Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
acuminatum
ID:
616513

Status:
valid

Authors:
Valeton

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bull. Inst. Bot. Buitenzorg 20:13. (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615845

Common Names

  • Acuminatum Zingiber
  • Acuminatum Ginger
  • Acuminatum Ginger-bush

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Description

Zingiber acuminatum (also called 'Fingerroot', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India and Southeast Asia. It has long, thin, creeping stems with small, ovate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in humid, tropical forests and is often found growing in moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber acuminatum is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its air-purifying properties and can also be used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Zingiber acuminatum var. acuminatum
Zingiber acuminatum var. acutibracteatum Valeton
Zingiber acuminatum var. borneense Valeton

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zingiber acuminatum has small yellow flowers with an orange center and a white throat. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber acuminatum is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or rhizomes. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not soggy. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Zingiber acuminatum

Zingiber acuminatum is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Zingiber acuminatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber acuminatum?

Zingiber acuminatum

What type of plant is Zingiber acuminatum?

Ginger

What is the natural habitat of Zingiber acuminatum?

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

Theodoric Valeton (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valeton' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000615845: Based on the initial data import