Zingiber albiflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albiflorum
ID:
616528
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M.Sm.
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 85:41. (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615860
Common Names
- Albiflorum Zingiber
- Albiflorum Ginger
- Albiflorum Ginger-bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zingiber albiflorum (also called 'White-flowered Ginger', 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, white flowers. It is found in humid, tropical forests and is often found growing in moist soils.
Uses & Benefits
Zingiber albiflorum is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is known to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zingiber albiflorum is a white, tubular flower. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a pair of true leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zingiber albiflorum 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 albiflorum
Zingiber albiflorum is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Zingiber albiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zingiber albiflorum?
Zingiber albiflorum
What type of plant is Zingiber albiflorum?
Ginger
What is the natural habitat of Zingiber albiflorum?
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
Rosemary Margaret Smith (1933-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Sm.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000615860: Based on the initial data import