Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
merahjambu
ID:
1329158

Status:
valid

Authors:
Angela, Tawan & Meekiong

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Folia malaysiana 15:53. (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341612



Common Names

  • Hornstedtia Merahjambu
  • Merahjambu Hornstedtia
  • Merahjambu Pink Hornstedtia


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Description

Hornstedtia merahjambu (also called 'Merahjambu Hornstedtia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a short stem with two to four leaves, and a single flower with a white lip and yellow petals. It grows in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hornstedtia merahjambu is used in traditional Indonesian medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hornstedtia merahjambu is small and yellow, with a white center. The seed is small and round, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hornstedtia merahjambu can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The root ball should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Hornstedtia merahjambu

Hornstedtia merahjambu is found in tropical rainforests in Indonesia.

Hornstedtia merahjambu FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hornstedtia merahjambu?

Hornstedtia merahjambu

What type of plant is Hornstedtia merahjambu?

Tree

What is the optimal temperature for Hornstedtia merahjambu?

20-30°C

Species in the Hornstedtia genus

Hornstedtia affinis, Hornstedtia beccarii, Hornstedtia conica, Hornstedtia conoidea, Hornstedtia cyathifera, Hornstedtia deliana, Hornstedtia elongata, Hornstedtia gracilis, Hornstedtia hainanensis, Hornstedtia havilandii, Hornstedtia incana, Hornstedtia irosinensis, Hornstedtia leonurus, Hornstedtia longipes, Hornstedtia lophophora, Hornstedtia microcheila, Hornstedtia minor, Hornstedtia minuta, Hornstedtia mollis, Hornstedtia paludosa, Hornstedtia parviflora, Hornstedtia peninsularis, Hornstedtia pininga, Hornstedtia propinqua, Hornstedtia pusilla, Hornstedtia reticosa, Hornstedtia reticulata, Hornstedtia rubra, Hornstedtia rumphii, Hornstedtia sanhan, Hornstedtia scottiana, Hornstedtia scyphifera, Hornstedtia striolata, Hornstedtia subviridis, Hornstedtia tomentosa, Hornstedtia triloba, Hornstedtia putih, Hornstedtia merahjambu, Hornstedtia bella, Hornstedtia garbosa,

Species in the Zingiberaceae family

Haniffia albiflora, Haniffia cyanescens, Haniffia flavescens, Haniffia santubongensis, Hedychium biflorum, Hedychium bijiangense, Hedychium boloveniorum, Hedychium bordelonianum, Hedychium borneense, Hedychium bousigonianum, Hedychium brevicaule, Hedychium calcaratum, Hedychium carneum, Hedychium coccineum, Hedychium convexum, Hedychium coronarium, Hedychium deceptum, Hedychium dekianum, Hedychium densiflorum, Hedychium elatum, Hedychium ellipticum, Hedychium elwesii, Hedychium emeiense, Hedychium erythrostemon, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavum, Hedychium forrestii, Hedychium gardnerianum, Hedychium glabrum, Hedychium glaucum, Hedychium gomezianum, Hedychium gracillimum, Hedychium grandiflorum, Hedychium gratum, Hedychium greenii, Hedychium griersonianum, Hedychium griffithianum, Hedychium hasseltii, Hedychium heteromallum, Hedychium hirsutissimum, Hedychium hookeri, Hedychium horsfieldii, Hedychium intermedium, Hedychium kwangsiense, Hedychium larsenii, Hedychium lineare, Hedychium longicornutum, Hedychium longipedunculatum, Hedychium luteum,

References

Cheksum Supiah Tawan (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tawan' in the authors string.
Kalu Meekiong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meekiong' in the authors string.
G. Angela: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Angela' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0001341612: Based on the initial data import