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8/06/2026 08:19:00 AM
Globba pendula Roxb., Asiat. Res. 11: 359 (1810).
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| Globba pendula Roxb., Photo by Diep Dinh |
The native range of this species is Assam to W. Malesia. It is a perennial and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.
Vietnamese name:
Ngải mọi
Family:
Zingiberaceae
Uses:
Fever, rheumatism (whole plant).
Distribution:
Dong Nai (Bien Hoa). Cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Flowering and fruiting season:
July–August.
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5/11/2026 02:09:00 AM
Meistera muriformis Škorničk.; Phytotaxa 618(2): 152 (2023)
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| Meistera muriformis Škorničk.; Photo by Nguyễn Hùng Quyền |
Distribution:
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5/05/2026 07:40:00 AM
Etlingera yunnanensis (T. L. Wu & S. J. Chen) R. M. Smith
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| Etlingera yunnanensis (T. L. Wu & S. J. Chen) R. M. Smith; Photo by Nguyen Hung Quyen |
Distribution:
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8/17/2025 02:34:00 AM
Zingiber spectabile Griff., Not. Pl. Asiat. 3: 413 (1851).
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| Zingiber spectabile Griff., Photo by Hai Nam Nguyen |
The native range of this species is Thailand to Peninsula Malaysia. It is a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome. It is used as a medicine and for food.
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7/07/2025 08:20:00 AM
Curcuma thorelii Gagnep., Bull. Soc. Bot. France 54: 406 (1907).
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| Curcuma thorelii Gagnep., Photo by Lang Dân Chánh Hiệu |
The native range of this species is Central & E. Indo-China. It is a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.
Vietnamese name:
Nghệ thorel
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5/10/2025 09:07:00 AM
Zingiber nitens M.F.Newman, Gard. Bull. Singapore 67(1): 124 (2015).
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| Zingiber nitens M.F.Newman, Photo by Lê Tố Tâm |
The native range of this species is Laos to Vietnam. It is a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.
Vietnamese name:
Gừng lá sáng bóng
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4/17/2025 04:57:00 PM
Distichochlamys benenica Q.B.Nguyen & Škorničk., Gard. Bull. Singapore 64(1): 195 (2012).
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| Distichochlamys benenica Q.B.Nguyen & Škorničk., Photo by Khách Vô Danh |
The native range of this species is Vietnam. It is a rhizomatous geophyte and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.
Vietnamese name:
Nghệ đen bến en
Distribution:
Bach Ma National Park
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4/12/2025 01:39:00 AM
Alpinia hongiaoensis Tagane, Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 71(3): 225 (2020).
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| Alpinia hongiaoensis Tagane, Photo by Hoang Thanh Son |
The native range of this species is Vietnam. It is a rhizomatous geophyte and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.
Vietnamese name:
Riềng núi hòn giao
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2/13/2025 04:45:00 PM
Curcuma alismatifolia Gagnep., Bull. Soc. Bot. France 49: 259 (1903).
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| Curcuma alismatifolia Gagnep., Photo by Truc Nguyen |
The native range of this species is Indo-China. It is a rhizomatous geophyte and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.
Family:
Zingiberaceae
Vietnamese name:
Cây lá cổ từ cô.
Distribution:
Found in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam.
Uses:
Rhizomes of Curcuma longa have anti-inflammatory effects and aid digestion. Use 1 to 2 grams of rhizome powder mixed with warm water or added to tea, drink every day.
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1/13/2025 05:09:00 PM
Zingiber atroporphyreum Škorničk. & Q.B.Nguyen
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| Zingiber atroporphyreum Škorničk. & Q.B.Nguyen; Photo by Tommy Nguyen |
The native range of this species is N. Vietnam. It is a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.
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11/17/2024 05:24:00 AM
Curcuma cotuana Luu, Škorničk. & H.Ð.Trần, Nordic J. Bot. 35(5): 552 (2017).
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| Curcuma cotuana Luu, Škorničk. & H.Ð.Trần, Photo by Da Lat Botanic Garden |
The native range of this species is Vietnam. It is a rhizomatous geophyte and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.
Vietnamese name:
Ngải Cơ Tu
Distribution:
A Xan commune, Tay Giang district, Quang Nam province, Vietnam.
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10/01/2024 05:18:00 PM
Curcuma pygmaea Škorničk. & Šída f., Nordic J. Bot. 31(6): 639 (2013).
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| Curcuma pygmaea Škorničk. & Šída f., Photo by Nguyen Danh Duc |
The native range of this species is Vietnam. It is a rhizomatous geophyte and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.
Vietnamese name:
Nghệ lùn
Distribution:
Endemic to Dak Lak
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9/28/2024 03:31:00 AM
Zingiber ottensii Valeton
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| Zingiber ottensii Valeton; Photo by Diep Dinh Quang |
Vietnamese name:
Gừng ottensii
Distribution:
Indonesia (Java, Sumatra), Peninsular Malaysia; introduced into Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam
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9/15/2024 02:17:00 AM
Zingiber locbacense D.D. Nguyễn & C.W. Lin
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| Zingiber locbacense D.D. Nguyễn & C.W. Lin ; Photo by Tan Trinh |
Vietnamese name:
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8/13/2024 05:44:00 PM
Alpinia maclurei Merr., Philipp. J. Sci. 21: 338 (1922).
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| Alpinia maclurei Merr., Photo by Khách Vô Danh |
The native range of this species is S. China to Vietnam. It is a rhizomatous geophyte and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.
Vietnamese name:
Riềng maclure
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8/05/2024 05:54:00 PM
Kaempferia laotica Gagnep., Bull. Soc. Bot. France 54: 166 (1907).
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| Kaempferia laotica Gagnep., Photo by Nguyễn Hò |
The native range of this species is Indo-China. It is a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.
Distribution:
Laos, Thailand and Vietnam
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