Status:
valid
Authors:
Elmer
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 8:2993. (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615989
Common Names
- Zingiber bulusanense
- Bulusanense Zingiber
- Bulusanense-flowered Zingiber
Description
Zingiber bulusanense (also called Bulusan Ginger, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Southeast Asia. It grows up to 1 meter (3 feet) tall and has fragrant, waxy, dark green leaves. It is found in tropical rainforests and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Zingiber bulusanense is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and containers. It has bright yellow flowers and is known for its fragrant aroma. It is also used in cooking and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zingiber bulusanense is yellow and tubular in shape. The seed is small and round with a black color. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zingiber bulusanense 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 bulusanense
Zingiber bulusanense is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Zingiber bulusanense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zingiber bulusanense?
Zingiber bulusanense
What type of plant is Zingiber bulusanense?
Herbaceous perennial
Where does Zingiber bulusanense grow?
Eastern Himalayas
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,