Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
alticola
ID:
510899

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maas

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1976

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510231



Common Names

  • Renealmia alticola
  • Ginger Lily
  • Cinnamon Ginger


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Description

Renealmia alticola (also called Highland Renealmia, Highland Alpinia, and Highland Ginger, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1-2m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in moist, shady forests and in wet, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Renealmia alticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Renealmia alticola has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Renealmia alticola 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 alticola

Renealmia alticola can be found in wet forests in Central and South America.

Renealmia alticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Renealmia alticola?

Renealmia alticola

What is the common name of Renealmia alticola?

Alticola Renealmia

What is the natural habitat of Renealmia alticola?

Tropical rainforest

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

Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000510231: Based on the initial data import