Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
chiriquina
ID:
511060

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 22:7. (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510392



Common Names

  • Chiriquina Renealmia
  • Renealmia
  • Renealmia Chiriquina


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Description

Renealmia chiriquina (also called Chiriqui'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 chiriquina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Renealmia chiriquina 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 chiriquina is a fast-growing, herbaceous perennial that can be propagated from cuttings or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and is relatively drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Renealmia chiriquina

Renealmia chiriquina 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 chiriquina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Renealmia chiriquina?

Renealmia chiriquina

What is the family of Renealmia chiriquina?

Zingiberaceae

What is the habitat of Renealmia chiriquina?

Tropical rainforest

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,

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