Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
511464

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch ex Petersen

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:

Citation Micro:
Fl. bras. (3):45

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510796



Common Names

  • Renealmia mexicana
  • Mexican Renealmia
  • Mexican Wild Ginger


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Synonyms

  • Ethanium mexicanum (Klotzsch ex Petersen) Kuntze [valid]
  • Renealmia jalapensis Gagnep. [valid]

Description

Renealmia mexicana (also called 'Mexican wild ginger', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Zingiberaceae. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in wet tropical forests. It is an evergreen perennial herb with lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Renealmia mexicana 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 mexicana 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 mexicana

Renealmia mexicana can be found in Mexico.

Renealmia mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Renealmia mexicana?

Renealmia mexicana

What is the family of Renealmia mexicana?

Zingiberaceae

What is the habitat of Renealmia mexicana?

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

Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.
Otto Georg Petersen (1847-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petersen' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000510796: Based on the initial data import