Zingiber integrilabrum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
integrilabrum
ID:
617378
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hance
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 20:80. (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616710
Common Names
- Zingiber integrilabrum
- Whole-Lipped Ginger
- Integrilabrum Ginger
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Zingiber integrilabrum (also called Whole-lipped 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 integrilabrum 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 flowers of Zingiber integrilabrum are yellow and tubular. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zingiber integrilabrum can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is best to divide the rhizomes in the spring or early summer and replant them in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings can be taken from the tips of the rhizomes and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant but will need regular watering during the summer months.
Where to Find Zingiber integrilabrum
Zingiber integrilabrum can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.
Zingiber integrilabrum FAQ
What are the common names for Zingiber integrilabrum?
Zingiber integrilabrum is commonly known as the whole-lipped ginger.
What type of plant is Zingiber integrilabrum?
Zingiber integrilabrum is a perennial herbaceous plant.
What is the native range of Zingiber integrilabrum?
Zingiber integrilabrum is native to 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,
References
Henry Fletcher Hance (1827-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hance' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000616710: Based on the initial data import