Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
aromatica
ID:
510950

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aubl.) Griseb.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 7:275. (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510282



Common Names

  • Renealmia aromatica
  • Aromatica Renealmia
  • Renealmia


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Synonyms

  • Alpinia aromatica Aubl. [valid]
  • Alpinia bisulcata Sessé & Moç. [valid]
  • Alpinia multicaulis Roem. & Schult. [valid]
  • Alpinia occidentalis Sw. [valid]
  • Ethanium aromaticum (Aubl.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Renealmia domingensis Horan. [valid]
  • Renealmia holdenii S.Moore [valid]
  • Renealmia lehmannii K.Schum. [valid]
  • Renealmia lutea J.R.Johnst. [valid]
  • Renealmia occidentalis (Sw.) Sweet [valid]
  • Renealmia occidentalis cylindrica Petersen [valid]
  • Renealmia occidentalis macrocarpa Loes. [valid]
  • Renealmia pilosa Gleason [valid]
  • Renealmia occidentalis occidentalis [valid]

Description

Renealmia aromatica (also called Aromatic Renealmia, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen shrub with an upright habit. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Renealmia aromatica is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, inflammation, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Renealmia aromatica is a white and yellow corolla with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Renealmia aromatica is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks. It is drought-tolerant and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Renealmia aromatica

Renealmia aromatica is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Renealmia aromatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Renealmia aromatica?

Renealmia aromatica

What is the common name of Renealmia aromatica?

Fragrant Renealmia

What is the natural habitat of Renealmia aromatica?

Tropical rainforests and moist, shady locations

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

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet (1723-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubl.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000510282: Based on the initial data import