Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 9:340. (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511159
Common Names
- Many-flowered Wild Ginger
- Many-flowered False Ginger
- Many-flowered Renealmia
Description
Renealmia puberula (also called Red-flowered Renealmia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has a rounded shape and grows up to 3 m (10 ft) tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and grows in tropical and subtropical climates.
Uses & Benefits
Renealmia puberula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Renealmia puberula has small, white flowers that appear in spring and are followed by small, round, winged seeds. The seedlings are small and slow-growing.
Cultivation and Propagation
Renealmia puberula is a tropical evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It is best grown in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Renealmia puberula
Renealmia puberula can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Renealmia puberula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Renealmia puberula?
Renealmia puberula
What is the common name of Renealmia puberula?
Puberulous Renealmia
What is the natural range of Renealmia puberula?
Mexico, Central America, and South America
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,