Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
foliifera
ID:
511274

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 22:328. (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510606



Common Names

  • Foliifera Renealmia
  • Foliifera False Ginger
  • Foliifera Renealmia Cernua


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Synonyms

  • Renealmia elianae J.C.Ospina & Pozner [valid]

Description

Renealmia foliifera (also called leafy 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 foliifera is used as a medicinal plant and for its antifungal properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Renealmia foliifera 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Renealmia foliifera 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 foliifera

Renealmia foliifera is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas.

Renealmia foliifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Renealmia foliifera?

Renealmia foliifera

What is the common name of Renealmia foliifera?

Foliifera

What is the family of Renealmia foliifera?

Zingiberaceae

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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