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Zingiber singapurense Škorničk.

Family Name:

Zingiberaceae

Semi Shade

Moderate Water

Native to Singapore

Ornamental Flowers

Herbaceous Plant

Plant Division	Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants)
Plant Growth Form	Herbaceous Plant
Lifespan (in Singapore)	Perennial

Mode of Nutrition	Autotrophic
Maximum Height	0.8 m

Native Distribution	Singapore
Native Habitat	Terrestrial (Primary Rainforest, Secondary Rainforest)
Preferred Climate Zone	Tropical

Local Conservation Status

Native to Singapore (Critically Endangered (CR))

Growth Form	It is a rhizomatous herb which grows to 0.8 m tall.
Foliage	Its leaf blades are narrowly ovate, measuring 15-22 cm long and 2-3 cm wide, dark green and glossy.
Stems	Its stems are underground rhizomes.

Flowers	Its inflorescence are about 23 cm long, with showy orange-red to white bracts. The individual flower is cream-white to pale yellow, and measures about 6-7 cm long.
Cultivation	It prefers shady and moist conditions.
Etymology	The specific epithet is derived from Singapore's name in Malay, 'Singapura'.

Desirable Plant Features	Ornamental Flowers
Landscape Uses	Parks & Gardens

Rootzone Tolerance

Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils

Mature Foliage Colour(s)	Green

Flower Colour(s)	Cream / Off-White, Red
Flower Grouping	Cluster / Inflorescence

Images

Master ID	33693
Species ID	8107
Flora Disclaimer	The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes.

Species record last updated on: 13 April 2023.

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