Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
curtisii
ID:
616914

Status:
valid

Authors:
Holttum

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 13:54. (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616246

Common Names

  • Curtis' Ginger
  • Curtis' Wild Ginger
  • Curtis' Zingiber

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Description

Zingiber curtisii (also called Curtis' ginger, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to South East Asia, and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber curtisii has been used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. It has also been used as a spice and for its ornamental value in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zingiber curtisii is a small, yellow, tubular flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber curtisii is a perennial herb native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-drained medium and kept moist until germination. Division should be done when the plant is actively growing and the new divisions should be planted in a well-draining, sterile medium.

Where to Find Zingiber curtisii

Zingiber curtisii is native to tropical Asia, from India to Indonesia and south to the Philippines.

Zingiber curtisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber curtisii?

Zingiber curtisii

What is the common name of Zingiber curtisii?

Curtis' Ginger

What is the natural habitat of Zingiber curtisii?

Tropical rainforests of South East 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,

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