Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
flagelliforme
ID:
617069

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mood & Theilade

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 19:517. (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616401

Common Names

  • Zingiber Flagelliforme
  • Flagelliforme Zingiber
  • Flagelliforme

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Description

Zingiber flagelliforme (also called Rattan Ginger, among many other common names) is a species of ginger native to India. 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 flagelliforme 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

The flower of Zingiber flagelliforme is a yellow, tubular flower. The seed is a small, black, shiny nut. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber flagelliforme can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Zingiber flagelliforme

Zingiber flagelliforme can be found in tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Zingiber flagelliforme FAQ

What are the growth requirements of Zingiber flagelliforme?

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

What is the average height of Zingiber flagelliforme?

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

What is the average lifespan of Zingiber flagelliforme?

The average lifespan of Zingiber flagelliforme 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,

References

John Donald Mood (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mood' in the authors string.
Ida Theilade: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Theilade' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000616401: Based on the initial data import