Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
cernua
ID:
511048

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw. ex Roem. & Schult.) J.F.Macbr.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 11:14. (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510380



Common Names

  • Cernua Renealmia
  • Renealmia
  • Renealmia Cernua


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Synonyms

  • Alpinia presliana Steud. [valid]
  • Alpinia spicata C.Presl [valid]
  • Alpinia strobilifera Poepp. & Endl. [valid]
  • Calathea strobilifera (K.Koch) Miq. [unknown]
  • Costus cernuus Sw. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Costus podocephalus Donn.Sm. [unknown]
  • Maranta strobilifera Miq. [unknown]
  • Phrynium strobiliferum K.Koch [unknown]
  • Phyllodes strobilifera Kuntze [deprecated]
  • Renealmia hygrophila K.Schum. [valid]
  • Renealmia strobilifera (Poepp. & Endl.) Poepp. & Endl. [valid]

Description

Renealmia cernua (also called Cernua's renealmia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry and moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Renealmia cernua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Renealmia cernua is a tubular shape with five pointed lobes and is yellow in color. The seed is a small, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Renealmia cernua 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 cernua

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

Renealmia cernua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Renealmia cernua?

Renealmia cernua

What type of plant is Renealmia cernua?

It is a shrub

Where is Renealmia cernua found?

It is found in the tropical rainforests of 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

Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000510380: Based on the initial data import