Status:
valid
Authors:
C.K.Lim
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Folia malaysiana 17:70. (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347120
Common Names
- Perakensis Perakalia
- Perakalia of Perakensis
- Perakensis Fern
Uses & Benefits
Perakalia perakensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Perakalia perakensis is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Perakalia perakensis is a perennial evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist soil.
Where to Find Perakalia perakensis
Perakalia perakensis is native to Malaysia and can be found in the wild in tropical rainforests.
Perakalia perakensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Perakalia perakensis?
Perakalia perakensis
What is the common name of Perakalia perakensis?
Perak's perakalia
Where is Perakalia perakensis native to?
Malaysia
Species in the Perakalia genus
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,