Zingiberaceae Collection

Kahili ginger, Ginger lily -Hedychium gardnerianum-, invasive plant, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Big Island, Hawaii, USA

Amomum, vochya, callisia, tapanhuacanga, portlandia, fransin
Autograph letter to Sir J. Banks, consisting of descriptions, with water colour drawings of genera of Plants collected in Minas Geraes, Brazil Vandelli, Domenico, 1732-1816. Page one of sixteen pages

Green-crowned brillian-t hummingbird (Heliodoxa jacula) visiting Torch ginger flower (Etlingera elatior), Poas Volcano National Park Costa Rica

Green-crowned brillian hummingbird (Heliodoxa jacula) visiting Torch ginger (Etlingera elatior), Poas Volcano National Park Costa Rica

Turmeric -Curcuma longa-, flower, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Thai-ginger, Thai galangal, Langkwas or galanga root -Alpinia galanga, syn Maranta galanga-

Close-Up Of White Ginger Flower Alpinia; Maui, Hawaii, United States Of America

Botany, Zingiberaceae, True Cardamom Elettaria cardamomum, Illustration
Botany - Zingiberaceae - True Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum), illustration

Elettaria cardamomum, Cardamon plant

Curcuma longa, Turmeric plant and roots growing from bulbs, side view

Galangal, Thai Ginger plant with pink flower

Ginger flower -Zingiber officinale-, Cameroon, Central Africa, Africa

Turmeric powder, SEM
Turmeric powder, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Turmeric is a deep yellow spice made from the dried and ground rhizomes of turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Zingiber officinale, ginger

Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Illustration of a Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Picture No. 11675278
Ginger flower. Date:

Kahili Ginger, ornamental ginger -Hedychium sp. -, in flower, invasive species, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii
Kahili Ginger, ornamental ginger -Hedychium sp.-, in flower, invasive species, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii, USA

Wild Cane -Costus scaber-

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) crop, with irrigator system watering field, Gundelpet, Karnataka, India, September

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) crop, growing in field, Gundelpet, Karnataka, India, September

Alpina officinarum (Lesser galangal), dried and sliced, and powdered in bowl and spoon

Amomum melegueta (Grains of Paradise), seed pod, and crushed and powdered seeds in bowls, spoon nearby

Cardamom and nutmeg

Garlic, coriander, ginger

Black cardamom (Amomum subulatum), pods in wooden bowl, ground seeds on wooden spoon, close-up

ginger (Zingiber officinale), artwork C016 / 6130
Ginger (Zingiber officinale). Plate 909 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Amomum zingiber Linn. ginger
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Zingiber sylvestre & Z. angustifolium, ginger
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Curcuma sp. turmeric
A photograph of one of the decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall. Showing Curcuma sp. turmeric from Asia

Kasturi Turmeric (Curcuma aromatica) tuberous rootstock, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) flowering, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Torch Ginger (Etlingera elatior) close-up of flowerspike, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago

Tropical flower (Alpinia sp.).This is a member of the ginger or Zingiberaceae family, which includes commercially important plants such as ginger, tumeric and cardamom

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Zingiberaceae: From Kahili Ginger to Torch Ginger" Discover the captivating beauty and diversity of Zingiberaceae, a family of flowering plants that includes various species such as Kahili ginger and Ginger lily. While these plants may be visually stunning, some have become invasive in certain regions like Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island, Hawaii, USA. Venturing further into this botanical realm, we find Amomum, vochya, callisia, tapanhuacanga, portlandia, and fransin among the many intriguing genera within Zingiberaceae. The vibrant Ginger flower found in Cameroon's lush landscapes showcases its elegance against Central Africa's backdrop. Nature enthusiasts will delight in witnessing the enchanting dance between a Green-crowned brillian-t hummingbird and a Torch ginger flower at Poas Volcano National Park in Costa Rica. These delicate creatures are drawn to the nectar-rich blossoms that grace their habitat. Meanwhile, Turmeric adds a splash of color with its radiant flowers blooming amidst Kota Kinabalu's scenic surroundings in Sabah, Borneo. Known for its medicinal properties and culinary uses worldwide—this plant truly captivates both our senses and curiosity. Thai-ginger or Thai galangal (also known as Langkwas or galanga root) emerges as another gem within this diverse family. Its unique characteristics make it an essential ingredient in Southeast Asian cuisine while also boasting ornamental pink flowers that enhance any garden landscape. In Maui's tropical paradise lies Alpinia's White Ginger Flower—a sight to behold. This exquisite blossom showcases nature's artistry against Hawaii's picturesque backdrop. Elettaria cardamomum introduces us to yet another member of Zingiberaceae—the Cardamon plant—an aromatic wonder used extensively for culinary purposes across different cultures worldwide.