Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
gracile
ID:
617202

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jack

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:

Citation Micro:
Descriptions of Malayan plants (1):1

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616534

Common Names

  • Zingiber Gracile
  • Gracile Zingiber
  • Zingiber Gracile Tree

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Description

Zingiber gracile (also called Slender Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It grows to a height of up to 1.5 meters and has small, bright green leaves. The plant prefers moist, shady habitats and is often found in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber gracile is used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, fever, and inflammation. It is also used as a spice in cooking and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zingiber gracile is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, circular seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber gracile is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seed should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Division should be done when the plant is actively growing and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Zingiber gracile

Zingiber gracile is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Zingiber gracile FAQ

What is the average height of Zingiber gracile?

Zingiber gracile typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.

What is the natural habitat of Zingiber gracile?

Zingiber gracile is native to tropical Asia and is found in moist, lowland forests.

What is the flowering season of Zingiber gracile?

Zingiber gracile typically flowers from late spring to early summer.

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

William Jack (1795-1822): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jack' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000616534: Based on the initial data import