Renealmia helenae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
helenae
ID:
511336
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maas
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 24:477. (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510668
Common Names
- Renealmia helenae
- Helen's Renealmia
- Helen's False Ginger
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Renealmia helenae (also called Helen's 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 helenae is used for timber and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Renealmia helenae are white and fragrant. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Renealmia helenae is a slow-growing, evergreen, perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Renealmia helenae
Renealmia helenae is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.
Renealmia helenae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Renealmia helenae?
Renealmia helenae
What is the common name of Renealmia helenae?
Helen's Renealmia
What is the natural habitat of Renealmia helenae?
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
Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000510668: Based on the initial data import