Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
eberhardtii
ID:
616981

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 54:408. (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616313

Common Names

  • Zingiber eberhardtii
  • Eberhardt's Ginger
  • Ginger Lily

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Description

Zingiber eberhardtii (also called Eberhardt's Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical Asia. It has a creeping rhizome and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow. It is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber eberhardtii is used as a traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, colds, and fever. It is also used as a culinary spice and as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Zingiber eberhardtii are small and white, and the seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Zingiber eberhardtii: This plant is best grown in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes or by planting the seeds. The rhizomes should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist. The seeds should be planted in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Zingiber eberhardtii

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

Zingiber eberhardtii FAQ

What are the growth requirements of Zingiber eberhardtii?

Zingiber eberhardtii requires full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.

What is the average height of Zingiber eberhardtii?

Zingiber eberhardtii typically grows to a height of 4-6 feet.

What is the average lifespan of Zingiber eberhardtii?

The average lifespan of Zingiber eberhardtii is about 10-15 years.

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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