Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
sontraensis
ID:
1413950

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Ð.Trần, Luu & Škorničk.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 367(2): 151. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426415



Common Names

  • Newmania sontraensis
  • Sontraensis Newmania
  • Newmania


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Description

Newmania sontraensis (also called Sontra Newmania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Zingiberaceae. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It grows in lowland forests and is found at elevations of up to 1000 metres.

Uses & Benefits

Newmania sontraensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Newmania sontraensis are yellow in colour and have a sweet, fragrant scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Newmania sontraensis 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 Newmania sontraensis

Newmania sontraensis can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

Newmania sontraensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Newmania sontraensis?

Newmania sontraensis

What is the common name of Newmania sontraensis?

Sontra Newmania

Where is Newmania sontraensis native to?

India

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

Jana Škorničková (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Škorničk.' in the authors string.
Hữu Ðăng Trần (b.1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ð.Trần' in the authors string.
Hong Truong Luu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luu' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0001426415: Based on the initial data import