Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
gulinense
ID:
617312

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.M.Xia

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 18:51. (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616644

Common Names

  • Zingiber gulinense
  • Gulin Ginger
  • Gulin Zingiber

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Description

Zingiber gulinense (also called Gulin's Ginger, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Zingiberaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical rainforest and montane habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber gulinense is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders, fever, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zingiber gulinense is a small yellow flower with three petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber gulinense is a perennial herbaceous plant that can reach a height of up to 4 feet. It is native to China and is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes, which should be done in spring. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Zingiber gulinense

Zingiber gulinense can be found in Gulin, China.

Zingiber gulinense FAQ

What is the common name of Zingiber gulinense?

Ginger

What is the growth habit of Zingiber gulinense?

It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome

What is the native range of Zingiber gulinense?

It is native to China, Thailand, and Vietnam

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

Yong Mei Xia: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.M.Xia' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000616644: Based on the initial data import