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gengibre

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 (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Zingiberales (Zingiberales)

Species

Zingiber officinale (gengibre)

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 gengibre?

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

Where does gengibre live?

gengibre 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 gengibre belong to?

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

What kingdom does gengibre belong to?

gengibre (Zingiber officinale) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of gengibre?

The closest relatives of gengibre in the genus Zingiber include amor-perfeito, gengibre-amargo, Cassumunar Ginger, Bengal ginger.