Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
inflexum
ID:
617356

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:

Citation Micro:
Enum. pl. Javae 43

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616688

Common Names

  • Zingiber inflexum
  • Inflexed Ginger
  • Inflexed Zingiber

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Description

Zingiber inflexum (also called Flexible 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 inflexum 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 inflexum 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 inflexum 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 inflexum

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

Zingiber inflexum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber inflexum?

Zingiber inflexum

What is the common name of Zingiber inflexum?

Flexed Ginger

What is the natural habitat of Zingiber inflexum?

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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