Status:
valid
Authors:
(Alston) Škorničk. & M.F.Newman
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Taxon 67(1): 27. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426406
Common Names
- Trichostachya Meistera
- Trichostachya Meistera Plant
- Trichostachya Meistera Flower
Description
Meistera trichostachya (also called 'Hairy-spiked 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 trichostachya 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
Meistera trichostachya 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 trichostachya is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seeds. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded position. When planting, ensure that the seeds are just below the surface of the soil. Water regularly and fertilize every few months.
Where to Find Meistera trichostachya
Meistera trichostachya is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Meistera trichostachya FAQ
What is the scientific name of Meistera trichostachya?
Meistera trichostachya
What is the common name of Meistera trichostachya?
Hairy-spiked Meistera
Where is Meistera trichostachya native to?
China
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,