Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
pirrensis
ID:
511750

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maas & H.Maas

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 44:237. (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511082



Common Names

  • Pirrensis Renealmia
  • Pirrensis Renealmia Fir
  • Pirrensis Renealmia Abies


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Description

Renealmia pirrensis (also called Pirre Renealmia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central America and South America. It has a bushy growth habit and grows up to 3 m tall. It has a green foliage and its flowers are white and fragrant. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Renealmia pirrensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. Its essential oils are used in aromatherapy and its leaves are used in herbal medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Renealmia pirrensis has small, yellow-green flowers that are monoecious (both male and female flowers are found on the same plant). The seeds are small, winged, and brown. The seedlings are small, with short, dark green needles.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Renealmia pirrensis is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Renealmia pirrensis

Renealmia pirrensis is native to the mountains of Central America, from Guatemala south to Panama.

Renealmia pirrensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Renealmia pirrensis?

Renealmia pirrensis

What is the common name of Renealmia pirrensis?

Pirre renealmia

What is the natural range of Renealmia pirrensis?

Panama 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

Hiltje Maas-van de Kamer (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Maas' in the authors string.
Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000511082: Based on the initial data import