Dancing Girl Ginger

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Dancing Girl Ginger

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Zingiberales and the family Zingiberaceae. Specifically, Globba schoemburgkii is a member of the genus Globba.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning several key regions across Asia. Within China, its presence is specifically noted in the South-Central areas. In the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found throughout India and the state of Assam. Furthermore, the species extends into the Indo-China region, specifically inhabiting parts of Cambodia. Finally, its distribution reaches into the nation of Laos, completing its regional footprint.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Globba schoemburgkii is characterized by its classification as a hemicryptophyte, a growth habit where the perennating buds are located at or just below the soil surface, protected by leaf litter or organic debris. This life form is further specified through its ecological positioning as a hemicryptophyte, distinguishing it from other life strategies such as phanerophytes, chamaephytes, cryptophytes, or therophytes. By maintaining its vital regenerative structures at the soil level, the plant is able to survive seasonal fluctuations and environmental stressors, allowing it to emerge periodically to complete its reproductive cycle within its specific habitat.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Globba schomburgkii is characterized by a non-woody growth form, functioning primarily as a herbaceous plant. It is a terrestrial species that does not exhibit aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies, nor does it grow as an epiphyte. As a self-supporting organism, it lacks the structural characteristics of a climber, liana, or vine, maintaining an upright posture without the need for external support. Furthermore, the plant is an independent organism, showing no parasitic behavior toward other species.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Globba schomburgkii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Caryophyllene oxide, Dill apiole.

Caryophyllene oxide

1. Scientific reports

Dill apiole

1. Scientific reports

Preparations

Globba schomburgkii has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include essential oil.

Essential oil

1. Scientific reports