Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
guianensis
ID:
511326

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Petersen) Maas

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 24:477. (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510658



Common Names

  • Guianensis Renealmia
  • Renealmia
  • Renealmia Guianensis


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Synonyms

  • Renealmia gracilis Petersen [valid]

Description

Renealmia guianensis (also called Guiana Renealmia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 3 meters tall, with large, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Renealmia guianensis is used for timber and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Renealmia guianensis are white and fragrant. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Renealmia guianensis is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in the spring or summer and rooted in moist sand or soil.

Where to Find Renealmia guianensis

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

Renealmia guianensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Renealmia guianensis?

Renealmia guianensis

What is the common name of Renealmia guianensis?

Guianan Renealmia

What is the natural habitat of Renealmia guianensis?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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

Otto Georg Petersen (1847-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petersen' in the authors string.
Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000510658: Based on the initial data import