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Zingiber malaysianum C.K. Lim

Family Name: Zingiberaceae
Common Name: Midnight Ginger, Black Ginger

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Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Growth Form Herbaceous Plant
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial
Plant Shape Compact

Biogeography

Native Distribution Endemic to Johor, Malaysia
Native Habitat Terrestrial
Preferred Climate Zone Tropical

Description and Ethnobotany

Growth Form Compact species growing up to height of 1-1.2m.
Foliage Glossy leaves are a very dark reddish brown, sometimes appearing almost blackish-brown in some specimens
Flowers Infloresence bracts yellow, turning pink as it ages. Flowers off white/ cream
Cultivation Requires a rich, well drained soil & prefers high humidity

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Foliage
Landscape Uses Small Gardens

Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal

Pollination Method(s) Biotic (Fauna)

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Semi-Shade
Water Preference Lots of Water
Rootzone Tolerance Well-Drained Soils
Propagation Method Seed, Division

Foliar

Foliage Retention Evergreen
Mature Foliage Colour(s) Black, Brown
Mature Foliage Texture(s) Glossy / Shiny

Floral (Angiosperm)

Flower Colour(s) Cream / Off-White
Flower Texture(s) Thin
Flowering Period Free-Flowering

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Master ID 30876
Species ID 5252
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Species record last updated on: 23 February 2022.
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