Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
flavomaculosum
ID:
617114

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Q.Tong

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 25:144. (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616446

Common Names

  • Zingiber Flavomaculosum
  • Flavomaculosum Zingiber
  • Zingiber Flavomaculosum Plant

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Description

Zingiber flavomaculosum (also called Yellow-spotted Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow-spotted flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber flavomaculosum is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, headache, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zingiber flavomaculosum 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 flavomaculosum is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in moist, lowland forests. It is easily propagated from rhizomes and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers partial shade and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Zingiber flavomaculosum

Zingiber flavomaculosum is native to tropical Asia and is found in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Zingiber flavomaculosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber flavomaculosum?

Zingiber flavomaculosum

What is the common name of Zingiber flavomaculosum?

Yellow-spotted Ginger

What is the family of Zingiber flavomaculosum?

Zingiberaceae

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.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000616446: Based on the initial data import