Zingiber consists of aromatic perennial plants that develop rhizomes. They feature elongated, alternate leaves arranged in two rows and produce cone-shaped flower clusters. These inflorescences display overlapping bracts that can be vividly colored, accompanied by flowers with three petals.

Zingiber

Zingiber 'Red Dwarf'

Zingiber 'Yellow Delight'

Zingiber albiflorum

Zingiber amaricans

Zingiber chrysanthum

Zingiber citriodorum

Zingiber clarkei

Zingiber cylindricum

Zingiber gracile

Zingiber griffithii

Zingiber incomptum

Zingiber malaysianum

Zingiber malaysianum 'Chocolate'

Zingiber mioga is a perennial plant that spreads through rhizomes and features upright stems that can reach approximately 1 meter in height. Its foliage consists of lance-shaped leaves. In mid-summer, it produces flowers that resemble orchids, emerging from sizable dark-pink buds located near the ground; these flowers can be white, cream, or yellow. After flowering, the plant develops dull green fruit that, when mature, splits open to expose bright red interiors filled with black seeds.

Zingiber mioga

Zingiber mioga 'Crûg's Zing' is a perennial plant that spreads through rhizomes, featuring erect stems that can reach around 1 meter in height. Its elongated, lanceolate leaves provide a lush backdrop. In mid-summer, it produces orchid-like flowers that emerge from dark yellow buds located at the base. This cultivar is not typically known for producing fruit.

Zingiber mioga 'Crûg's Zing'

Zingiber mioga 'Dancing Crane' (v)

Zingiber mioga 'Silver Arrow' (v)

Zingiber mioga 'White Arrow'

Zingiber mioga 'White Feather' (v)

Zingiber multibracteatum

Zingiber neglectum

Zingiber niveum

Reaching a height of up to 1 meter, Zingiber officinale features elongated, lance-like leaves that can grow as long as 20 centimeters, tapering to a sharp point. Its flowers appear in a compact, elliptical spike, rising approximately 25 centimeters from the rhizome. The prominent, oblong-ovate petals are purple, adorned with yellow spots and stripes, and are enveloped by yellowish-green bracts.

Zingiber officinale

Zingiber officinale var. sunti

Zingiber olivaceum

Zingiber puberulum

Zingiber puberulum var. borneense

Zingiber purpureum

Zingiber rubens

Zingiber spectabile is a perennial plant featuring upright, unbranched stems that can reach heights of 2.5 meters, which grow from thick rhizomes. Its foliage consists of slender, lanceolate leaves. Flowers are small and consist of purple and white petals marked with yellow spots, rising on stems that can reach up to 50 centimeters. These flowers are enveloped by pale yellow-orange bracts that overlap to create a cylindrical shape reminiscent of a beehive; as the plant matures, these bracts may transition to deeper shades of orange and red.