Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
sanhan
ID:
443855

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.F.Newman

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 50:125. (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443187



Common Names

  • Hornstedtia sanhan
  • Sanhan Hornstedtia
  • Sanhan's Hornstedtia


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Description

Hornstedtia sanhan (also called Red Hornstedtia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It grows in dry, tropical forests and savannas, and prefers sandy soils. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are green to reddish in color, and its stems are reddish-brown and can reach up to 3 meters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Hornstedtia sanhan is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies and its leaves are used as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hornstedtia sanhan are small, yellow to orange-yellow, and have 4 petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hornstedtia sanhan is an easy-to-grow aquatic plant that can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and plenty of light. It can be propagated by cutting the stem and replanting it in a new pot or tank. It can also be propagated by dividing the plant into smaller sections and replanting them in separate pots or tanks.

Where to Find Hornstedtia sanhan

Hornstedtia sanhan is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Hornstedtia sanhan FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hornstedtia sanhan?

Hornstedtia sanhan

What is the common name of Hornstedtia sanhan?

Sanhan

What is the natural habitat of Hornstedtia sanhan?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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

Mark Fleming Newman (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.F.Newman' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000443187: Based on the initial data import