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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 |
|---|---|
| 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) |
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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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Others
| Master ID | 30876 |
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| Species ID | 5252 |
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