Details of Genus: Etlingera
ID: 2382
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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 57 species of rhizomatous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennials occurring in forest margins from Sri Lanka to New Guinea. They have cane-like stems, linear to inversely lance-shaped leaves, and produce torch-like inflorescences at the top of leafless stalks. The inflorescences are composed of overlapping, thick, waxy, usually colourful bracts, with relatively insignificant flowers often concealed in the lower bracts. E. elatior is the only widely cultivated species. In frost-prone areas, grow in a warm greenhouse; in warmer areas, grow in a bed or border.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
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Propagation en: Sow seed at 20°C (68°F) as soon as ripe. Divide in spring or summer.
Pests en: Trouble free.
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Update information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical 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 |