Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
aculeata
ID:
1413904

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Škorničk. & M.F.Newman

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Taxon 67(1): 25. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426369

Common Names

  • Meistera aculeata
  • Aculeata Meistera
  • Meistera

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Description

Meistera aculeata (also called 'Spiny Meistera', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, such as hillsides and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Meistera aculeata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Meistera aculeata var. gymnocarpa (Valeton) Škorničk. & M.F.Newman
Meistera aculeata var. macrocarpa (Valeton) Škorničk. & M.F.Newman

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Meistera aculeata has small, white flowers with yellow centers and round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meistera aculeata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in the spring or early summer. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in the spring or early summer in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly.

Where to Find Meistera aculeata

Meistera aculeata can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

Meistera aculeata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meistera aculeata?

Meistera aculeata

What are the common names of Meistera aculeata?

Aculeate Meistera, Aculeate Meistera Lily

Where does Meistera aculeata grow?

It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal

Species in the Meistera genus

Meistera aculeata, Meistera acuminata, Meistera agastyamalayana, Meistera benthamiana, Meistera botryoidea, Meistera calcarata, Meistera cannicarpa, Meistera celsa, Meistera cerasina, Meistera chinensis, Meistera dallachyi, Meistera deoriana, Meistera echinocarpa, Meistera elephantorum, Meistera fulviceps, Meistera gagnepainii, Meistera ghatica, Meistera graminifolia, Meistera gyrolophos, Meistera kinabaluensis, Meistera koenigii, Meistera lappacea, Meistera loheri, Meistera masticatorum, Meistera mentawaiensis, Meistera mizoramensis, Meistera muricarpa, Meistera muricata, Meistera newmanii, Meistera nilgirica, Meistera ochrea, Meistera oligantha, Meistera propinqua, Meistera sahyadrica, Meistera sceletescens, Meistera stephanocolea, Meistera tomrey, Meistera trichostachya, Meistera vermana, Meistera verrucosa, Meistera vespertilio, Meistera yunnanensis,

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

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Mark Fleming Newman (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.F.Newman' in the authors string.
Jana Škorničková (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Škorničk.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0001426369: Based on the initial data import