Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
idae
ID:
617334

Status:
valid

Authors:
Triboun & K.Larsen

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 30:62. (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616666

Common Names

  • Zingiber idae
  • Idae Ginger
  • Idae Zingiber

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Description

Zingiber idae (also called Ida'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 idae is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhoea, and other ailments. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves and rhizomes are edible and can be cooked. The plant is also used for its ornamental value, as its flowers are attractive and can be used in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zingiber idae is a small, yellow, tubular flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber idae is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It can be propagated from rhizomes or from seed. The rhizomes should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Zingiber idae

Zingiber idae is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Zingiber idae FAQ

What is the common name of Zingiber idae?

Ida Ginger

What is the growth habit of Zingiber idae?

It is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall.

What are the flowers of Zingiber idae?

The flowers are yellowish-white and fragrant.

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

Kai Larsen (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Larsen' in the authors string.
Pramote Triboun: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triboun' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000616666: Based on the initial data import