Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild. & T.Durand
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 39:79. (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510328
Common Names
- Renealmia bracteata
- Bracted Renealmia
- Bracted Candleberry
Description
Renealmia bracteata (also called 'Carnation-scented Ginger', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Zingiberaceae. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It grows in tropical rainforests, in lowland and montane forests, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Renealmia bracteata 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 bracteata are yellow and tubular. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaflets.
Cultivation and Propagation
Renealmia bracteata 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 bracteata
Renealmia bracteata 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 bracteata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Renealmia bracteata?
Renealmia bracteata
What is the common name of Renealmia bracteata?
Bracted renealmia
Where is Renealmia bracteata 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,