Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
masticatorum
ID:
1413927

Status:
valid

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

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Taxon 67:26. (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426392



Common Names

  • Masticatorum Meistera
  • Masticatorum Meistera Plant
  • Masticatorum Meistera Flower


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Description

Meistera masticatorum (also called Masticatorum 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 masticatorum 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 masticatorum is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meistera masticatorum 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 masticatorum

Meistera masticatorum is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Meistera masticatorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meistera masticatorum?

Meistera masticatorum

What is the common name of Meistera masticatorum?

Masticator meistera

Where is Meistera masticatorum found?

Meistera masticatorum 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,

References

George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' 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-0001426392: Based on the initial data import