Zingiber bradleyanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bradleyanum
ID:
616627
Status:
valid
Authors:
Craib
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1912 (10):403. (1912); Lectotypified in: Nordic J. Bot. 19 (4). (1999) by Theilade I.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615959
Common Names
- Zingiber bradleyanum
- Bradley's Ginger
- Bradley's Zingiber
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zingiber bradleyanum (also called Bradley's Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Philippines. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Zingiber bradleyanum is a plant that is used for its aromatic and medicinal properties. It is used to treat digestive issues, respiratory problems, and skin conditions. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and drinks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zingiber bradleyanum is a small, yellow, tubular flower with three petals. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark-green, oval-shaped seedlings with three leaflets.
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Zingiber bradleyanum is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and needs well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes. Take the rhizomes in late summer or early autumn and plant them in a pot with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the pot in a warm place and water regularly until the rhizomes have rooted.
Where to Find Zingiber bradleyanum
Zingiber bradleyanum is native to the Philippines.
Zingiber bradleyanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zingiber bradleyanum?
Zingiber bradleyanum
Where is Zingiber bradleyanum found?
Zingiber bradleyanum is found in the Philippines.
What is the growth habit of Zingiber bradleyanum?
Zingiber bradleyanum is an herbaceous perennial with a clumping growth habit.
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
William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000615959: Based on the initial data import