Details of genus: Elettaria [2369]
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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
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| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Zingiberaceae | ショウガ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Zingiberaceae | ショウガ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Zingiberaceae | ショウガ科 | Show |