Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
sessilifolia
ID:
511983

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 49:33. (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511315



Common Names

  • Sessilifolia Renealmia
  • Renealmia sessilifolia
  • Renealmia


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Synonyms

  • Renealmia porphyrobractea K.Schum. [valid]

Description

Renealmia sessilifolia (also called sessile-leaved renealmia, among many other common names) is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has a rounded, bushy shape with long, arching branches. Its flowers are white and its leaves are dark green and glossy. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and grows in both full sun and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Renealmia sessilifolia is used for timber production, as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens, and for the production of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Renealmia sessilifolia has a small, white flower and a small, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Renealmia sessilifolia: Renealmia sessilifolia is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate light shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The seed should be kept moist until germination, which usually takes place within a few weeks. Cuttings can also be taken from mature plants.

Where to Find Renealmia sessilifolia

Renealmia sessilifolia is native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests at elevations between 1,000 and 3,000 meters.

Renealmia sessilifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Renealmia sessilifolia?

Renealmia sessilifolia

What is the common name of Renealmia sessilifolia?

Sessile Ginger

What is the natural habitat of Renealmia sessilifolia?

Tropical forests of Central 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,

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