Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ramondioides
ID:
618309

Status:
valid

Authors:
Siebold & Zucc.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Abh. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. 3(3): 730 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617641



Common Names

  • Conandron Ramondioides
  • Ramondioides' Conandron
  • Ramondioides' Ginger


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Synonyms

  • Conandron minor T.Itô [unknown]
  • Conandron ramondioides pilosum (Makino) Ohwi [unknown]
  • Conandron ramondioides pilosum Makino [unknown]
  • Conandron ramondioides taiwanensis Masam. [unknown]
  • Conandron ramondioides variegatum Nakai [unknown]
  • Conandron ramondioides ryukyuensis Masam. [unknown]
  • Conandron ramondioides ryukyuensis Masam. [unknown]
  • Conandron ramondioides ryukyuensis Masam. [invalid]

Description

Conandron ramondioides (also called Chinese ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Asia. It has a short, thick rhizome with a reddish-brown skin and yellow flesh. The leaves are lanceolate, long and narrow, with a pointed tip. It grows in tropical forests, and open areas, such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Uses & Benefits

Conandron ramondioides has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Conandron ramondioides is white and bell-shaped with a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Conandron ramondioides is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to tropical Africa. The plant is cultivated for its edible fruits and for its medicinal properties. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Conandron ramondioides

Conandron ramondioides is native to India and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the region.

Conandron ramondioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conandron ramondioides?

Conandron ramondioides

What is the family of Conandron ramondioides?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Conandron ramondioides?

Ramond's Daisy

Species in the Conandron genus

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2733843: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siebold' in the authors string.