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Zingiber malaysianum C.K. Lim
Family Name: | Zingiberaceae |
Common Name: | Midnight Ginger, Black Ginger |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Plant Shape | Compact |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Endemic to Johor, Malaysia |
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Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Compact species growing up to height of 1-1.2m. |
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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 |
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Landscape Uses | Small Gardens |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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Water Preference | Lots of Water |
Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Black, Brown |
Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Glossy / Shiny |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White |
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Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
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Others
Master ID | 30876 |
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Species ID | 5252 |
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