Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
chrysanthum
ID:
616748

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roscoe

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:

Citation Micro:
Monandr. pl. Scitam., pl.86

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616080

Common Names

  • Zingiber chrysanthum
  • Golden Ginger
  • Golden Foxtail Ginger

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Description

Zingiber chrysanthum (also called Golden 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 chrysanthum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a source of food and forage for livestock, and as a source of timber for construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Zingiber chrysanthum 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 chrysanthum is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division, which should be done in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be used, but they are not as reliable.

Where to Find Zingiber chrysanthum

Zingiber chrysanthum is native to India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. It is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Zingiber chrysanthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber chrysanthum?

Zingiber chrysanthum

What type of plant is Zingiber chrysanthum?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Zingiber chrysanthum 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,

References

William Roscoe (1753-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roscoe' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000616080: Based on the initial data import