Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
citriodorum
ID:
616792

Status:
valid

Authors:
Theilade & Mood

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
The Plantsman, new series 1:22. (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616124

Common Names

  • Zingiber citriodorum
  • Lemon-scented Ginger
  • Lemon Ginger

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Description

Zingiber citriodorum (also called 'Lemon-Scented Ginger', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Zingiberaceae family, native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a perennial herbaceous plant, growing to a height of 1.2 m (4 ft). It has yellow-green stems and lanceolate leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber citriodorum is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, fever, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zingiber citriodorum is a small, yellow, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, rounded seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber citriodorum can be propagated by division or from rhizomes. The rhizomes should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Zingiber citriodorum

Zingiber citriodorum is native to tropical Asia and can be found in moist forests.

Zingiber citriodorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber citriodorum?

Zingiber citriodorum

What type of plant is Zingiber citriodorum?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Zingiber citriodorum 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

John Donald Mood (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mood' in the authors string.
Ida Theilade: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Theilade' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000616124: Based on the initial data import