Boesenbergia sp. (Chinese Ginger)

Boesenbergia sp. (Chinese Ginger) with white and red flower in a close up image
Boesenbergia sp. (Chinese Ginger) flower with white petals and a deep red central throat area.

Botanical name: Boesenbergia sp.

Common names: Chinese Ginger, Fingerroot, Kra Chai

Family: Zingiberaceae

Origin: Malaysia,Thailand

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Semi-shadeSun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersYellow, orange flowersUnusual colorFlower color: Pink; white and off-white; yellow, orange; unusual color
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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Boesenbergia sp. (Chinese Ginger) with white and red flower in a close up image

4481 Boesenbergia rotunda - Chinese Keys Ginger

Chinese ginger, Fingerroot. Boesenbergia rotunda is a medicinal and culinary herb from China and Southeast Asia. It is widely used in Javanese cuisine in Indonesia. In Thai cooking it is called krachai. In the west it is usually found pickled or frozen. Kra Chai is used as an antiflatulent, expels air and nurtures strength. Used as a male tonic, vigor, health promotion, longevity, aphrodisiac.
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