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Ginger

Zingiber officinale

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (Sweden), North America (Costa Rica, Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇯🇵 Japan 🇾🇪 Yemen 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (نباتات)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)

Class

Liliopsida (زنبقانية)

Order

Zingiberales (زنجبيليات)

Species

Zingiber officinale (Ginger)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish jengibre

French gingembre

German Ingwer

Portuguese gengibre

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ginger?

The scientific name of Ginger is Zingiber officinale. It belongs to the genus Zingiber.

Where does Ginger live?

Ginger is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (Sweden), North America (Costa Rica, Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Guinea, Japan.

What family does Ginger belong to?

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) belongs to the genus Zingiber, which is part of the taxonomic family Zingiberaceae.

What kingdom does Ginger belong to?

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).

What are the closest relatives of Ginger?

The closest relatives of Ginger in the genus Zingiber include Beehive Ginger, Bitter ginger, Cassumunar Ginger, Bengal ginger.