Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
polyantha
ID:
511784

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. IV (Heft 20):295

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511116



Common Names

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


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Description

Renealmia polyantha (also called Polyantha 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 polyantha is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Renealmia polyantha has white, fragrant flowers that are born in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Renealmia polyantha is a fast-growing evergreen tree that can reach up to 40 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Renealmia polyantha

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

Renealmia polyantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Renealmia polyantha?

Renealmia polyantha

What is the common name of Renealmia polyantha?

Polyantha wild ginger

What is the natural range of Renealmia polyantha?

Southeast Asia

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-0000511116: Based on the initial data import