Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
griffithii
ID:
617268

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 246; Lectotypified in: Gard. Bull. Singapore 48:229. (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616600

Common Names

  • Zingiber griffithii
  • Griffithii Ginger
  • Griffithii Zingiber

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Synonyms

  • Zingiber griffithii citrinum (Ridl.) Holttum [deprecated]

Description

Zingiber griffithii (also called Griffith's Ginger, among many other common names) is a rhizomatous perennial herb native to tropical Asia, from India to southern China and Southeast Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady forests and along streams. It has long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves and produces yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber griffithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as colds, coughs, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Zingiber griffithii are small and yellow, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber griffithii is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. The rhizomes can also be propagated by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Zingiber griffithii

Zingiber griffithii can be found in India, Myanmar, and Thailand.

Zingiber griffithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber griffithii?

Zingiber griffithii

What is the common name of Zingiber griffithii?

Griffith's Ginger

What is the natural habitat of Zingiber griffithii?

Tropical forests of Southeast Asia

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,

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