Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
jamaicensis
ID:
511364

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gaertn.) Horan.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Monogr. Scitam. 32

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510696



Common Names

  • Renealmia jamaicensis
  • Jamaican Renealmia
  • Jamaican Wild Ginger


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Synonyms

  • Alpinia antillarum Roem. & Schult. [valid]
  • Alpinia jamaicensis Gaertn. [valid]
  • Alpinia pauciflora (Griseb. ex Petersen) Kuntze [valid]
  • Alpinia ventricosa (Griseb.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Renealmia antillarum (Roem. & Schult.) Gagnep. [valid]
  • Renealmia pauciflora Griseb. ex Petersen [valid]
  • Renealmia ventricosa Griseb. [valid]
  • Zingiber uncinatum Stokes [illegitimate]
  • Ethanium jamaicense (Gaertn.) Kuntze [deprecated]

Description

Renealmia jamaicensis (also called Jamaican Renealmia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It has small, fragrant, white flowers, and is native to Central America. It is found in tropical moist forests and wet sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Renealmia jamaicensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Renealmia jamaicensis var. jamaicensis
Renealmia jamaicensis var. puberula (Gagnep.) Maas

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Renealmia jamaicensis are small and white, with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and delicate, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Renealmia jamaicensis is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m (10 ft) in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a warm, moist environment.

Where to Find Renealmia jamaicensis

Renealmia jamaicensis can be found in Jamaica, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Renealmia jamaicensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Renealmia jamaicensis?

Renealmia jamaicensis

What is the common name of Renealmia jamaicensis?

Jamaican Ginger

What is the natural habitat of Renealmia jamaicensis?

Tropical moist 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

Joseph Gaertner (1732-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaertn.' in the authors string.
Paul Fedorowitsch Horaninow (1796-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Horan.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000510696: Based on the initial data import