Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
cholmondeleyi
ID:
616736

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.M.Bailey) K.Schum.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. IV (Heft 20):172

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616068

Common Names

  • Zingiber cholmondeleyi
  • Cholmondeley's Ginger
  • Cholmondeley's Foxtail Ginger

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Description

Zingiber cholmondeleyi (also called Cholmondeley Ginger, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to India. It has yellow flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber cholmondeleyi is a species of ginger plant in the family Zingiberaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Zingiber cholmondeleyi are yellow and tubular. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber cholmondeleyi is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in open woodlands and savannas. Propagation is by rhizome division, which should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Zingiber cholmondeleyi

Zingiber cholmondeleyi can be found in tropical Asia.

Zingiber cholmondeleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber cholmondeleyi?

Zingiber cholmondeleyi

What is the family of Zingiber cholmondeleyi?

Zingiberaceae

What is the common name of Zingiber cholmondeleyi?

Cholmondeley's Ginger

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

Frederick Manson Bailey (1827-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.M.Bailey' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000616068: Based on the initial data import