Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 2369

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

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Family: Zingiberaceae

Family ja: ショウガ

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Description en: Genus of 4 species of evergreen, rhizomatous perennials from tropical rainforest in India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Sumatra. The rhizomes produce erect, reed-like shoots with 2 ranks of linear to lance-shaped leaves. Separate, horizontal flowering shoots, bearing large-bracted spikes of lipped, 3-petalled flowers, are followed by spherical or ellipsoid seed capsules. The only widely cultivated species, E. cardamomum, produces aromatic fruit used as a spice. It needs tropical conditions to fruit well, but in temperate regions is still an attractive foliage plant for a warm greenhouse. In frost-free areas, grow in a shady bed or border.

Hardiness en: Frost tender.

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Propagation en: Sow seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F) as soon as ripe. Divide in spring.

Pests en: Susceptible to mosaic virus and thrips in tropical areas.

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Update information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41