Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
densissimum
ID:
616947

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Q.Tong & Y.M.Xia

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 25 (6):467. (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616279

Common Names

  • Dense Ginger
  • Dense Wild Ginger
  • Dense Zingiber

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Description

Zingiber densissimum (also called Chinese Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Southeast Asia and is commonly found in tropical forests and grasslands. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber densissimum is used for its edible rhizomes, as a medicinal plant, and for its ornamental value. The rhizomes are edible and can be eaten raw or cooked. The leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery. The plant is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zingiber densissimum is a small, yellowish-white flower with a long, thin stem. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber densissimum 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 densissimum

Zingiber densissimum can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

Zingiber densissimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber densissimum?

Zingiber densissimum

What is the common name of Zingiber densissimum?

Dense Ginger

What is the natural habitat of Zingiber densissimum?

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

Shao Quan Tong (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Q.Tong' in the authors string.
Yong Mei Xia: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.M.Xia' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000616279: Based on the initial data import