Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
georgeae
ID:
617169

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mood & Theilade

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 19:521. (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616501

Common Names

  • George's Ginger
  • George's Zingiber
  • Zingiber georgeae

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Description

Zingiber georgeae (also called George's Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It has an upright stem and grows to a height of 1-2 m. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are white and yellow. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber georgeae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zingiber georgeae is a small yellow flower with three petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, upright plant with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber georgeae is a fast-growing shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Zingiber georgeae

Zingiber georgeae is native to tropical Asia, from India and Sri Lanka east to southern China and Indonesia.

Zingiber georgeae FAQ

What is the growth rate of Zingiber georgeae?

The growth rate of Zingiber georgeae is slow to moderate.

What is the soil type suitable for Zingiber georgeae?

Zingiber georgeae prefers well-drained, sandy loam soil.

What is the light requirement for Zingiber georgeae?

Zingiber georgeae prefers full sun to partial shade.

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-0000616501: Based on the initial data import