Taxonomic Hierarchy

Plantae
Magnoliophyta
Liliopsida
Zingiberales
Zingiberaceae
Zingeber
Zingiber officinale

Plant Taxonomy Classification of Ginger

having cell walls made of cellulose and producing energy through photosynthesis

Kingdom Plantae

it produces flowers and seeds, which are defining characteristics of this group

Phylum - magnoliophyta

This class encompasses monocotyledonous plants, which have one seed leaf (cotyledon)

Class Liliopsida

includes several families of flowering plants known for their aromantic properties, such as ginger, turmeric, and cardamom

Order Zingiberales

this family consists of perennial herbs with rhizomatous roots, known for their aromantic qualities

Family Zingiberaceae

includes true gingers, characterized by their aromantic rhizomes and flowering structure

Genus Zingiber

identifies ginger as a distinct type within the genus Zingiber. It is widely cultivated for its edible rhizome, which is used in cooking and traditional medicine

Species Z.officinale