Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
battenbergiana
ID:
510989

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.A.Cummins ex Baker

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:

Citation Micro:
Fl. trop. Afr. 313

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510321



Common Names

  • Renealmia battenbergiana
  • Battenberg's Renealmia
  • Battenberg's Candleberry


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Description

Renealmia battenbergiana (also called Renealmia battenbergiana, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Colombia. It has dark green foliage and small white flowers. It is found in dry woodland, scrubland, and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Renealmia battenbergiana is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Renealmia battenbergiana are yellow and tubular. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Renealmia battenbergiana is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky areas. It is easily propagated from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soil.

Where to Find Renealmia battenbergiana

Renealmia battenbergiana is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be found in moist, shaded areas, such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Renealmia battenbergiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Renealmia battenbergiana?

Renealmia battenbergiana

What is the common name of Renealmia battenbergiana?

Battenberg renealmia

Where is Renealmia battenbergiana native to?

South America

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Henry Alfred Cummins (1864-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Cummins' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000510321: Based on the initial data import