Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
pluriplicata
ID:
511773

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maas

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 24:479. (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511105



Common Names

  • Many-flowered Renealmia
  • Many-flowered False Ginger
  • Many-flowered Wild Ginger


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Description

Renealmia pluriplicata (also called Pluriplicate 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 pluriplicata 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 pluriplicata 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 pluriplicata is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils, but is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a pot in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a cold frame.

Where to Find Renealmia pluriplicata

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

Renealmia pluriplicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Renealmia pluriplicata?

Renealmia pluriplicata

What is the common name of Renealmia pluriplicata?

Many-plicate renealmia

What is the natural range of Renealmia pluriplicata?

Mexico to Panama

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

Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000511105: Based on the initial data import