Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ridl.) Škorničk. & M.F.Newman
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Taxon 67(1): 26. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426390
Common Names
- Lappacea Meistera
- Lappacea Meistera Plant
- Lappacea Meistera Flower
Description
Meistera lappacea (also called Lappacea Meistera, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and yellow fruits. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Meistera lappacea has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Meistera lappacea is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and long.
Cultivation and Propagation
Meistera lappacea 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 lappacea
Meistera lappacea is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Meistera lappacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Meistera lappacea?
Meistera lappacea
What is the common name of Meistera lappacea?
Lappace meistera
Where is Meistera lappacea found?
Meistera lappacea is found in India.
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,