Zingiber flammeum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flammeum
ID:
617081
Status:
valid
Authors:
Theilade & Mood
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Sandakania 9:24. (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616413
Common Names
- Zingiber Flammeum
- Flammeum Zingiber
- Flammeum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zingiber flammeum (also called Flame 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 flammeum 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 flammeum is a yellow, tubular flower. The seed is a small, black, shiny nut. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zingiber flammeum 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 flammeum
Zingiber flammeum can be found in tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Zingiber flammeum FAQ
What are the growth requirements of Zingiber flammeum?
Zingiber flammeum requires full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
What is the average height of Zingiber flammeum?
Zingiber flammeum typically grows to a height of 4-6 feet.
What is the average lifespan of Zingiber flammeum?
The average lifespan of Zingiber flammeum 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-0000616413: Based on the initial data import