Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
cochleariforme
ID:
616836

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Fang

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 18:225. (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616168

Common Names

  • Zingiber cochleariforme
  • Cochleariform Ginger
  • Cochleariform Zingiber

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Description

Zingiber cochleariforme (also called Cochlear Ginger, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial that can grow up to 1m tall. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It has a rhizomatous root system and its leaves are lanceolate in shape and have a glossy green colour. Its flowers are yellow-orange in colour.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber cochleariforme is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and diarrhea. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a flavoring agent in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zingiber cochleariforme has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber cochleariforme 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 cochleariforme

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

Zingiber cochleariforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber cochleariforme?

Zingiber cochleariforme

What is the common name of Zingiber cochleariforme?

Spoon-shaped Ginger

What is the native range of Zingiber cochleariforme?

Southeast Asia

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

Ding Fang (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Fang' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000616168: Based on the initial data import