Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
maculata
ID:
511419

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:

Citation Micro:
Liberia 656

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510751



Common Names

  • Renealmia maculata
  • Spotted Renealmia
  • Spotted Wild Ginger


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Description

Renealmia maculata (also called 'Spotted Renealmia', among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3m tall. It is native to tropical America and is found in humid, tropical forests. It has small, yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Renealmia maculata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White or yellowish-white, with a tubular corolla, up to 5 cm long. Seed: Small, black, ovoid. Seedlings: Young leaves are green, elliptic-oblong, with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Renealmia maculata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, shady area and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Renealmia maculata

Renealmia maculata can be found in Colombia and Venezuela.

Renealmia maculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Renealmia maculata?

Renealmia maculata

What is the family of Renealmia maculata?

Zingiberaceae

What is the habitat of Renealmia maculata?

Tropical rainforest

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 Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000510751: Based on the initial data import