Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
incomptum
ID:
617345

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Burtt & R.M.Sm.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 29:152. (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616677

Common Names

  • Zingiber incomptum
  • Incompet Ginger
  • Incompet Zingiber

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Description

Zingiber incomptum (also called Rough Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber incomptum is used for its medicinal properties, as a spice, and for its essential oils, which are used in aromatherapy and perfumery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zingiber incomptum is yellow and tubular, with three petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber incomptum is a tropical perennial plant that is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be planted in the spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered spot.

Where to Find Zingiber incomptum

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

Zingiber incomptum FAQ

What is the common name of Zingiber incomptum?

Incomplete Ginger

What is the growth habit of Zingiber incomptum?

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

What are the flowers of Zingiber incomptum?

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

B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
Rosemary Margaret Smith (1933-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Sm.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000616677: Based on the initial data import