Bengal ginger

About

The Bengal ginger (Zingiber montanum) is a species in the genus Zingiber. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brunei and Cuba.

🇧🇳 Brunei 🇨🇺 Cuba

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Zingiberales (Zingiberales)

Family

Zingiberaceae

Genus

Zingiber

Species

Zingiber montanum (Bengal ginger)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish jengibre

French gingembre marron

German Blockzitwer

Similar Species in Zingiber

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Beehive Ginger

Zingiber spectabile

Data Deficient

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Bitter ginger

Zingiber zerumbet

Data Deficient

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Cassumunar Ginger

Zingiber purpureum

Data Deficient

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Ginger

Zingiber officinale

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bengal ginger?

The scientific name of Bengal ginger is Zingiber montanum. It belongs to the genus Zingiber.

Where does Bengal ginger live?

Bengal ginger is found in Distributed across Brunei and Cuba.. Countries include Brunei, Cuba.

What family does Bengal ginger belong to?

Bengal ginger (Zingiber montanum) belongs to the genus Zingiber, which is part of the taxonomic family Zingiberaceae.

What kingdom does Bengal ginger belong to?

Bengal ginger (Zingiber montanum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Bengal ginger?

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