Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
africana
ID:
510876

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 15:24. (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510208



Common Names

  • Renealmia africana
  • African Renealmia
  • Renealmia


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Synonyms

  • Ethanium africanum (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Renealmia talbotii Hutch. [valid]
  • Renealmia chariensis A.Chev. [valid]

Description

Renealmia africana (also called African Renealmia, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to Africa. It has a long, slender stem with a single bell-shaped flower at the end. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Renealmia africana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Renealmia africana has white or yellow flowers, small seeds, and seedlings that are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Renealmia africana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall and wide. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer from semi-ripe shoots and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Renealmia africana

Renealmia africana is native to tropical Africa.

Renealmia africana FAQ

What type of soil does Renealmia africana prefer?

Renealmia africana prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What are the ideal growing conditions for Renealmia africana?

Renealmia africana prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

What is the average height of Renealmia africana?

Renealmia africana typically grows to a height of 4-6 feet.

Species in the Renealmia genus

Renealmia acreana, Renealmia africana, Renealmia alpinia, Renealmia alticola, Renealmia aromatica, Renealmia asplundii, Renealmia aurantifera, Renealmia battenbergiana, Renealmia bracteata, Renealmia breviscapa, Renealmia cabrae, Renealmia caucana, Renealmia cernua, Renealmia chalcochlora, Renealmia chiriquina, Renealmia choroniensis, Renealmia chrysotricha, Renealmia cincinnata, Renealmia concinna, Renealmia congesta, Renealmia congoensis, Renealmia congolana, Renealmia costaricensis, Renealmia cuatrecasasii, Renealmia cylindrica, Renealmia densiflora, Renealmia densispica, Renealmia dermatopetala, Renealmia dolichocalyx, Renealmia dressleri, Renealmia engleri, Renealmia erythrocarpa, Renealmia ferruginea, Renealmia floribunda, Renealmia foliifera, Renealmia fragilis, Renealmia guianensis, Renealmia helenae, Renealmia jamaicensis, Renealmia krukovii, Renealmia ligulata, Renealmia longifolia, Renealmia lucida, Renealmia macrocolea, Renealmia maculata, Renealmia mannii, Renealmia matogrossensis, Renealmia mexicana, Renealmia microcalyx, Renealmia monosperma,

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 Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000510208: Based on the initial data import