Zingiber darceyi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
darceyi
ID:
616936
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.J.Veitch
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
Citation Micro:
Cat. New Beautiful Pl. 13
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616268
Common Names
- Darcey's Ginger
- Darcey's Wild Ginger
- Darcey's Zingiber
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zingiber darceyi (also called Darcey's 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 darceyi 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 darceyi 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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Zingiber darceyi can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and moist, well-drained soil. It should be planted in full sun or partial shade and should be kept moist. Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Zingiber darceyi
Zingiber darceyi is native to India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. It is found in tropical rainforest habitats.
Zingiber darceyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zingiber darceyi?
Zingiber darceyi
What is the common name of Zingiber darceyi?
Darcey's Ginger
What is the natural habitat of Zingiber darceyi?
It is found in tropical rainforests in 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,
References
Harry Veitch (1840-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.Veitch' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000616268: Based on the initial data import