Renealmia ferruginea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
511254
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maas
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 24:476. (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510586
Common Names
- Ferrgugineous Renealmia
- Ferrgugineous False Ginger
- Ferrgugineous Renealmia Cernua
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Renealmia ferruginea (also called rusty-stemmed wild ginger, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized herb native to Central and South America. It has large, ovate-shaped leaves and white, tubular flowers. It grows in moist, acidic soils in tropical forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Renealmia ferruginea 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 ferruginea is white-yellowish in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small, dark brown in color and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Renealmia ferruginea is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, acidic soils and partial shade. To cultivate, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring or take cuttings in the summer. It is best to keep the soil moist and mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture.
Where to Find Renealmia ferruginea
Renealmia ferruginea is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.
Renealmia ferruginea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Renealmia ferruginea?
Renealmia ferruginea
What is the common name of Renealmia ferruginea?
Rusty Reedstem
What is the natural habitat of Renealmia ferruginea?
It is native to Central and South America and grows in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical forests.
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-0000510586: Based on the initial data import