Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
humeana
ID:
524284

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balf.f. & W.W.Sm.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 9:122. (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523616



Common Names

  • Roscoea humeana
  • Hume's Roscoea
  • Hume Roscoea


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Synonyms

  • Roscoea sichuanensis R.H.Miao [valid]

Description

Roscoea humeana (also called Himalayan Ginger, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 meter tall. It has lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist deciduous forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Roscoea humeana is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oil which is used in perfumes and cosmetics.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Roscoea humeana for. lutea Cowley
Roscoea humeana for. tyria Cowley
Roscoea humeana for. alba Cowley

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Roscoea humeana has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Roscoea humeana is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Roscoea humeana

Roscoea humeana is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist, shady places.

Roscoea humeana FAQ

What is the common name of Roscoea humeana?

Hume's Roscoea

What is the scientific name of Hume's Roscoea?

Roscoea humeana

What is the natural habitat of Roscoea humeana?

It is found in the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan

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

William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.
Isaac Bayley Balfour (1853-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.f.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000523616: Based on the initial data import