Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
congolana
ID:
511111

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild. & T.Durand

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 38:144. (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510443



Common Names

  • Renealmia Congolana
  • Congolana Renealmia
  • Congolana's Renealmia


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Synonyms

  • Renealmia dewevrei De Wild. & T.Durand [valid]

Description

Renealmia congolana (also called Congo Ginger, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Zingiberaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in moist lowland forests. It is a herbaceous perennial with long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Renealmia congolana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Renealmia congolana is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Renealmia congolana is a perennial herb that is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Renealmia congolana

Renealmia congolana is native to the Congo Basin in Central Africa. It can be found in moist, lowland forests and in swampy areas.

Renealmia congolana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Renealmia congolana?

Renealmia congolana

What type of plant is Renealmia congolana?

Renealmia congolana is a flowering plant.

Where does Renealmia congolana grow?

Renealmia congolana is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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

Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Théophile Alexis Durand (1855-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Durand' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000510443: Based on the initial data import