Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
aurantiacum
ID:
616566

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Holttum) Theilade

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 48:232. (1998); Lectotypified in: Gard. Bull. Singapore 48:232. (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615898

Common Names

  • Aurantiacum Zingiber
  • Aurantiacum Ginger
  • Orange Ginger

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Synonyms

  • Zingiber gracile aurantiacum Holttum [valid]

Description

Zingiber aurantiacum (also called Orange Ginger, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to India and Sri Lanka. It has bright orange flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber aurantiacum 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

Zingiber aurantiacum has small, orange flowers with a strong, spicy scent. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are slender and have a yellowish-brown hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber aurantiacum is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers warm temperatures and partial shade. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, humid environment. Keep the soil moist but not wet.

Where to Find Zingiber aurantiacum

Zingiber aurantiacum can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Zingiber aurantiacum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber aurantiacum?

Zingiber aurantiacum

What is the natural habitat of Zingiber aurantiacum?

Tropical forests of Southeast Asia

What are the characteristics of Zingiber aurantiacum?

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,

References

Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.
Ida Theilade: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Theilade' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000615898: Based on the initial data import