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Beehive Ginger

Zingiber spectabile

Data Deficient

About

The Beehive Ginger (Zingiber spectabile) is a species in the genus Zingiber. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Costa Rica.

🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (bitki)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Zingiberales (Zingiberales)
Family
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Zingiber
Species
Zingiber spectabile (Beehive Ginger)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese amor-perfeito

Similar Species in Zingiber

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Bitter ginger
Zingiber zerumbet
Data Deficient
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Cassumunar Ginger
Zingiber purpureum
Data Deficient
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Bengal ginger
Zingiber montanum
Not Evaluated
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Ginger
Zingiber officinale
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Beehive Ginger?
The scientific name of Beehive Ginger is Zingiber spectabile. It belongs to the genus Zingiber.
What is the conservation status of Beehive Ginger?
Beehive Ginger (Zingiber spectabile) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Beehive Ginger live?
Beehive Ginger is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Costa Rica.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica.
What family does Beehive Ginger belong to?
Beehive Ginger (Zingiber spectabile) belongs to the genus Zingiber, which is part of the taxonomic family Zingiberaceae.
What kingdom does Beehive Ginger belong to?
Beehive Ginger (Zingiber spectabile) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).
What are the closest relatives of Beehive Ginger?
The closest relatives of Beehive Ginger in the genus Zingiber include Bitter ginger, Cassumunar Ginger, Bengal ginger, Ginger.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Zingiber — 5 Species

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Beehive Ginger
Zingiber spectabile
DD
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Bitter ginger
Zingiber zerumbet
DD 🐾
Cassumunar Ginger
Zingiber purpureum
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Bengal ginger
Zingiber montanum
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Ginger
Zingiber officinale
NE
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