Family CN: Ginger Family Family Code: ZINGIB Family Parent: [in ZINGIBERALES] Family Authority: Martynov 1820 Summary: A family of about 50 genera and 1200 species, rhizomatous herbs, of tropical and subtropical areas, especially se. Asia. Reference: Larsen, Lock, Maas, & Maas in Kubitzki (1998b). Last Updated: 2020-01-01 Publish: 1