Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
cuatrecasasii
ID:
511133

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maas

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 24:475. (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510465



Common Names

  • Renealmia Cuatrecasasii
  • Cuatrecasasii Renealmia
  • Cuatrecasasii's Renealmia


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Renealmia cuatrecasasii are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are slender and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Renealmia cuatrecasasii 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 cuatrecasasii

Renealmia cuatrecasasii is native to Colombia and can be found in moist, lowland forests and in swampy areas.

Renealmia cuatrecasasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Renealmia cuatrecasasii?

Renealmia cuatrecasasii

What type of plant is Renealmia cuatrecasasii?

Renealmia cuatrecasasii is a flowering plant.

Where does Renealmia cuatrecasasii grow?

Renealmia cuatrecasasii is native to Colombia.

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

Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000510465: Based on the initial data import