Renealmia stellulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stellulata
ID:
512026
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 9:341. (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511358
Common Names
- Stellulata Renealmia
- Stellulata False Cardamom
- Stellulata Ylang-Ylang
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Renealmia stellulata (also called Star-shaped renealmia, among many other common names) is a flowering plant native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has a shrub-like growth habit with long, arching stems and small, showy flowers. Its flowers are white and its leaves are oval-shaped. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in tropical rainforests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Renealmia stellulata is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, dysentery, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Renealmia stellulata has small, yellow-green flowers, with small, brown seeds and seedlings with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Renealmia stellulata is a tropical evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or layering. The seed should be sown in spring in a warm, humid environment, and the cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Renealmia stellulata
Renealmia stellulata can be found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Renealmia stellulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Renealmia stellulata?
Renealmia stellulata
What is the common name of Renealmia stellulata?
Star-shaped wild ginger
What is the natural range of Renealmia stellulata?
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
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000511358: Based on the initial data import