Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
thyrsoidea
ID:
512090

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) Poepp. & Endl.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:

Citation Micro:
Nov. gen. sp. pl. (5-8):26

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511422



Common Names

  • Renealmia thyrsoidea
  • Thyrsoid Wild Ginger
  • Thyrsoid Renealmia


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Synonyms

  • Alpinia silvicola Britton [valid]
  • Alpinia thyrsoidea (Ruiz & Pav.) Steud. [valid]
  • Amomum thyrsoideum Ruiz & Pav. [valid]
  • Renealmia silvicola (Britton) Steyerm. & G.Agostini [valid]

Description

Renealmia thyrsoidea (also called Thyrsoid renealmia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical Asia. It has a rounded shape with a dense canopy and long, drooping branches. It grows in moist, warm climates in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Renealmia thyrsoidea sub. thyrsoidea
Renealmia thyrsoidea sub. chrysantha Maas

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Renealmia thyrsoidea has small, yellow-green flowers, with small, brown seeds and seedlings with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Renealmia thyrsoidea can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly. It is a fast-growing plant and can reach heights of up to 110 feet.

Where to Find Renealmia thyrsoidea

Renealmia thyrsoidea is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, where it is found in the mountains of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Renealmia thyrsoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Renealmia thyrsoidea?

Renealmia thyrsoidea

What is the common name of Renealmia thyrsoidea?

Thyrsoid Renealmia

What is the natural habitat of Renealmia thyrsoidea?

It is native to the 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,

References

Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000511422: Based on the initial data import