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
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.
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,