Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
cannicarpa
ID:
1413910

Status:
valid

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

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Taxon 67(1): 26. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426375



Common Names

  • Cannicarpa Meistera
  • Cannicarpa Meistera Plant
  • Cannicarpa Meistera Flower


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Description

Meistera cannicarpa (also called 'Cane-fruited 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 cannicarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Meistera cannicarpa 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 cannicarpa can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Meistera cannicarpa

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

Meistera cannicarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meistera cannicarpa?

Meistera cannicarpa

What is the natural habitat of Meistera cannicarpa?

Meistera cannicarpa is native to the Philippines.

What is the average height of Meistera cannicarpa?

Meistera cannicarpa typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.

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

Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' 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-0001426375: Based on the initial data import