Status:
valid
Authors:
Maas & H.Maas
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 44:242. (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510471
Common Names
- Renealmia Cylindrica
- Cylindrica Renealmia
- Cylindrica's Renealmia
Description
Renealmia cylindrica (also called Cylindrical 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 cylindrica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Renealmia cylindrica are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are slender and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Renealmia cylindrica is a tropical plant native to South America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Renealmia cylindrica
Renealmia cylindrica is native to Colombia and can be found in moist, lowland forests and in swampy areas.
Renealmia cylindrica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Renealmia cylindrica?
Renealmia cylindrica
What type of plant is Renealmia cylindrica?
Renealmia cylindrica is a flowering plant.
Where does Renealmia cylindrica grow?
Renealmia cylindrica 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,