Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
oligosperma
ID:
511633

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. IV (Heft 20):300

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510965



Common Names

  • Renealmia oligosperma
  • Few-seeded Renealmia
  • Low-seeded Renealmia


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Description

Renealmia oligosperma (also called 'Few-Seeded Renealmia' and 'Few-Seeded Renealmia Ginger', 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 oligosperma is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Renealmia oligosperma is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Renealmia oligosperma: Renealmia oligosperma is a tropical plant that is native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial to full shade. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist. Division is done in the spring or fall. The plant can be divided into several sections and each section replanted.

Where to Find Renealmia oligosperma

Renealmia oligosperma is native to the Amazon Basin.

Renealmia oligosperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Renealmia oligosperma?

Renealmia oligosperma

What is the common name of Renealmia oligosperma?

Oligospermic Renealmia

Where is Renealmia oligosperma native to?

Colombia

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

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000510965: Based on the initial data import