Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
officinale
ID:
618065

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roscoe

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 8:348. (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617397

Common Names

  • Ginger
  • Common Ginger
  • Chinese Ginger

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Synonyms

  • Amomum angustifolium Salisb. [illegitimate]
  • Amomum zingiber L. [valid]
  • Zingiber aromaticum Noronha [invalid]
  • Zingiber blancoi Hassk. [valid]
  • Zingiber officinale macrorhizonum (Makino) M.Hiroe [valid]
  • Zingiber officinale rubens (Makino) M.Hiroe [valid]
  • Zingiber sichuanense Z.Y.Zhu, S.L.Zhang & S.X.Chen [valid]
  • Zingiber zingiber H.Karst. [invalid]
  • Curcuma longifolia Wall. [deprecated]
  • Zingiber majus Rumph. [deprecated]

Description

Zingiber officinale (also called Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a thick, underground rhizome. It is native to South and Southeast Asia, and grows in tropical and subtropical climates.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber officinale is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and has been found to have antifungal and antibacterial properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Zingiber officinale var. cholmondeleyi F.M.Bailey
Zingiber officinale var. macrorhizonum Makino
Zingiber officinale var. rubens Makino
Zingiber officinale var. rubrum Theilade
Zingiber officinale var. sichuanense (Z.Y.Zhu, S.L.Zhang & S.X.Chen) Z.Y.Zhu, S.L.Zhang & S.X.Chen
Zingiber officinale var. officinale

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zingiber officinale is a yellow, tubular flower with a red tip. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber officinale can be propagated from rhizomes or divisions. Rhizomes should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until established. Divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Zingiber officinale

Zingiber officinale can be found in tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Indonesia.

Zingiber officinale FAQ

What is the common name of Zingiber officinale?

Ginger

What is the natural habitat of Zingiber officinale?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia

What is the traditional use of Zingiber officinale?

Used in traditional medicine to treat nausea, indigestion, and other digestive issues

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

William Roscoe (1753-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roscoe' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000617397: Based on the initial data import