Renealmia nicolaioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nicolaioides
ID:
511547
Status:
valid
Authors:
Loes.
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 10:65. (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510879
Common Names
- Renealmia nicolaioides
- Nicolaioides Renealmia
- Nicolaioides Renealmia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Renealmia nicolaioides (also called 'Nicolaioides' and 'Nicolaioides Renealmia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Zingiberaceae. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in moist, lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Renealmia nicolaioides is used as a medicinal plant and for its antifungal properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Renealmia nicolaioides is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a white center.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Renealmia nicolaioides 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 nicolaioides
Renealmia nicolaioides is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady habitats.
Renealmia nicolaioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Renealmia nicolaioides?
Renealmia nicolaioides
Where is Renealmia nicolaioides native to?
Central America and South America
What type of plant is Renealmia nicolaioides?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Zingiberaceae
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
Ludwig Eduard Theodor Loesener (1865-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loes.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000510879: Based on the initial data import