Roscoea capitata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capitata
ID:
524107
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sm.
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1822
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 13:461. (1822)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523439
Common Names
- Roscoea capitata
- Crowned Roscoea
- Headed Roscoea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Roscoea capitata (also called Himalayan Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Himalayan region and is found in alpine meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Roscoea capitata is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oil which is used in perfumes and cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Roscoea capitata is white with a yellow center, and is about 1.5 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet, and the seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Roscoea capitata is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows up to 0.5m tall. It has small, yellow, five-petalled flowers that appear in spring and summer. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Roscoea capitata
Roscoea capitata is native to the Himalayas, and can be found in Nepal, Bhutan, and India.
Roscoea capitata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Roscoea capitata?
Roscoea capitata
What is the common name of Roscoea capitata?
Ginger lily
What is the natural habitat of Roscoea capitata?
It is native to the Himalayas
Species in the Roscoea genus
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
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000523439: Based on the initial data import