Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
breviscapa
ID:
511012

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poepp. & Endl.) Poepp. & Endl.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:

Citation Micro:
Nov. gen. sp. pl. (5-8):25

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510344



Common Names

  • Renealmia Breviscapa
  • Breviscapa Renealmia
  • Breviscapa's Renealmia


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Synonyms

  • Alpinia breviscapa Poepp. & Endl. [valid]
  • Ethanium breviscapum Kuntze [valid]
  • Renealmia spicata Gagnep. [valid]

Description

Renealmia breviscapa (also called 'Short-spiked 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 breviscapa 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 flower of Renealmia breviscapa is a white-pinkish color with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and long with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Renealmia breviscapa is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Renealmia breviscapa

Renealmia breviscapa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Renealmia breviscapa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Renealmia breviscapa?

Renealmia breviscapa

What is the common name of Renealmia breviscapa?

Renealmia breviscapa

Where is Renealmia breviscapa 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

Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000510344: Based on the initial data import