Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
apoense
ID:
616544

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 8:2914. (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615876

Common Names

  • Zingiber apoense
  • Apo Ginger
  • Apoense Ginger

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Description

Zingiber apoense (also called Apo ginger, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 3 feet tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in moist, shady, tropical forests. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and lanceolate in shape, with a smooth margin and a pointed tip. The flowers are small and yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber apoense is used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zingiber apoense 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber apoense is a tropical ginger native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from rhizomes or divisions of the root system. It should be grown in a warm, humid location with partial shade. The soil should be well-draining and slightly acidic. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Zingiber apoense

Zingiber apoense is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Zingiber apoense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber apoense?

Zingiber apoense

What is the natural habitat of Zingiber apoense?

Tropical forests of Southeast Asia

What are the characteristics of Zingiber apoense?

Large, perennial herb with yellow flowers and a long, cylindrical stem

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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