Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
emeiense
ID:
617047

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z.Y.Zhu

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 6:185. (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616379

Common Names

  • Zingiber emeiense
  • Emei Ginger
  • Emei Zingiber

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Description

Zingiber emeiense (also called Emei Ginger, among many other common names) is a species of ginger native to China. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is found in moist forests, thickets and along streams at elevations of 500-1,800 m.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber emeiense is used as a traditional medicine for treating digestive problems, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a natural dye and for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zingiber emeiense has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Zingiber emeiense: Zingiber emeiense is a perennial herb that can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes can be divided in the spring or fall and planted directly into the soil.

Where to Find Zingiber emeiense

Zingiber emeiense is native to China.

Zingiber emeiense FAQ

What is the common name of Zingiber emeiense?

Emei Ginger

What is the scientific name of Emei Ginger?

Zingiber emeiense

What are the uses of Zingiber emeiense?

The rhizomes of Zingiber emeiense are used for medicinal purposes, and the leaves are used for flavoring food.

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

Zheng Yin Zhu (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Y.Zhu' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000616379: Based on the initial data import