Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
alpinia
ID:
510887

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rottb.) Maas

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 24:474. (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510219



Common Names

  • Renealmia alpinia
  • Ginger Lily
  • Cinnamon Ginger


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Synonyms

  • Alpinia bicalyculata Sessé & Moç. [valid]
  • Alpinia exaltata (L.f.) Roem. & Schult. [valid]
  • Alpinia macrantha Poepp. & Endl. [valid]
  • Alpinia pacoseroca Jacq. [valid]
  • Alpinia renealmia Sm. [valid]
  • Alpinia tubulata Ker Gawl. [valid]
  • Amomum alpinia Rottb. [valid]
  • Amomum renealmia Lam. [valid]
  • Amomum repens Lam. [valid]
  • Ethanium bracteosum (Griseb.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Ethanium exaltatum (L.f.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Ethanium macranthum (Poepp. & Endl.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Ethanium pacoseroca (Jacq.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Gethyra tubulata (Ker Gawl.) Sweet [valid]
  • Renealmia bracteosa Griseb. [valid]
  • Renealmia coelobractea K.Schum. [valid]
  • Renealmia exaltata L.f. [valid]
  • Renealmia exaltata gracilis K.Schum. [valid]
  • Renealmia foliosa S.Moore [valid]
  • Renealmia goyazensis K.Schum. & Gagnep. [valid]
  • Renealmia lativagina J.F.Macbr. [valid]
  • Renealmia macrantha (Poepp. & Endl.) Poepp. & Endl. [valid]
  • Renealmia occidentalis pacoderoca (Jacq.) Petersen [deprecated]
  • Renealmia pacoseroca (Jacq.) Horan. [valid]
  • Renealmia raja Petersen [valid]
  • Renealmia rubroflava K.Schum. [valid]
  • Renealmia occidentalis pacoseroca (Jacq.) Petersen [deprecated]

Description

Renealmia alpinia (also called Alpine Renealmia, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to the Himalayas. 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 alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Renealmia alpinia is a wildflower that is used in landscaping and as a cover crop. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Renealmia alpinia 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 alpinia

Renealmia alpinia is native to Colombia.

Renealmia alpinia FAQ

What type of soil does Renealmia alpinia prefer?

Renealmia alpinia prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What are the ideal growing conditions for Renealmia alpinia?

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

What is the average height of Renealmia alpinia?

Renealmia alpinia 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

Christen Friis Rottbøll (1727-1797): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rottb.' in the authors string.
Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000510219: Based on the initial data import