About neesam ginger
neesam ginger (Zingiber neesanum) is a herb belonging to the Zingiberaceae family (Ginger family). Members of this family are generally characterised by distichous simple leaves, spike/raceme/thyrse flower clusters, capsule/berry fruit. It is typically found in moist deciduous, semi-evergreen and evergreen forests, also in the plains. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-September.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Zingiber neesanum
- Genus
- Zingiber
- Family
- ZINGIBERACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Moist deciduous, semi-evergreen and Evergreen forests, also in the plains
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- July-September
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Marathi
- रान आले
Botanical family
Zingiberaceae
Ginger family
neesam ginger belongs to the Zingiberaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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