Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
lactea
ID:
618284

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker f.) T.G.Hartley

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 5: 408 (1983 publ. 1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617616



Common Names

  • Comptonella Lactea
  • Lactea's Comptonella
  • Lactea's Ginger


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Synonyms

  • Evodia lactea Baker f. [unknown]

Description

Comptonella lactea (also called milky ginger, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Zingiberaceae family. It is a perennial herb that grows to a height of 0.5–1 m. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in the tropical wet forests of India, Malaysia, and Thailand. It is found in wet, lowland forests, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Comptonella lactea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Comptonella lactea var. poissonii (Guillaumin) T.G.Hartley

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Comptonella lactea 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

Comptonella lactea 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 Comptonella lactea

Comptonella lactea is native to Colombia and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the region.

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Asteraceae

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White Daisy

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2733818: Based on the initial data import
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Gordon Hartley (1931-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.G.Hartley' in the authors string.