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Zingiber · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Ginger, scientifically known as Zingiber, is a versatile rhizomatous herb celebrated for its potent medicinal properties. Renowned for its warming effects, it effectively alleviates nausea, aids digestion, and reduces inflammation. Beyond its culinary use, this aromatic plant serves as a powerful natural remedy in traditional and modern medicine.

Family
Zingiberaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Seed · Fruit
Common names
Ginger · True Gingers · 2 more
Scientific synonyms
Jaegera · Amomum · 4 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Zingiber

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Gengibres asiáticos

German:

  • Ingwer

French:

  • Gingembres vrais

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Zingiberales and the family Zingiberaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Zingiber.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Zingiberales
Family Zingiberaceae
Genus Zingiber

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several tropical regions. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found around the Gulf of Guinea Islands. Its presence extends significantly into the Western Indian Ocean, where it inhabits the Comoros and Madagascar. Additionally, the species is located within the Chagos Archipelago. Finally, its range includes the island of Mauritius.

Region Area
West-Central Tropical Africa Gulf of Guinea Is.
Western Indian Ocean Chagos Archipelago
Western Indian Ocean Comoros
Western Indian Ocean Mauritius
Western Indian Ocean Madagascar
Western Indian Ocean Réunion
Western Indian Ocean Rodrigues
China China South-Central
China Hainan
China China Southeast

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Zingiber has 2 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include seed, fruit.

Plant parts reported in Zingiber
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Seed 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Fruit 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Seed

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
  2. Biomolecules

Fruit

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Chemicals

Zingiber has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include AFB1, AFB2.

Chemicals reported in Zingiber
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
AFB1 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
AFB2 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

AFB1

  1. Toxins

AFB2

  1. Toxins

Activities

Zingiber has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial.

Activities reported in Zingiber
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antioxidant 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antioxidant

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
  2. Biomolecules

Antimicrobial

  1. Biomolecules