Bangle Ginger (Zingiber ottensii)

FamilyZingiberaceae
Scientific nameZingiber ottensii
Common name (English)Bangle Ginger
Common name (Malay)/
Identified asIntroduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land

Zingiber ottensii, commonly known as bangle ginger or giant turmeric, is a perennial rhizomatous herb in the Zingiberaceae family. Native to Southeast Asia, it is cultivated for its aromatic rhizomes, which are used in traditional medicine and occasionally in culinary preparations. Traditionally, the rhizomes have been valued for their anti-inflammatory, analgesic, digestive, and antimicrobial properties. With its medicinal, culinary, and cultural significance, Zingiber ottensii remains an important species in herbal practices, tropical gardens, and regional ethnobotanical traditions.