Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
kunmingensis
ID:
524360

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Q.Tong

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 12:248. (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523692



Common Names

  • Roscoea kunmingensis
  • Kunming Roscoea
  • Kunming-flowered Roscoea


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Synonyms

  • Roscoea kunmingensis kunmingensis [deprecated]

Description

Roscoea kunmingensis (also called Kunming roscoea, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial with white, pink or purple flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in grasslands and alpine meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Roscoea kunmingensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional African medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Roscoea kunmingensis var. elongatobractea S.Q.Tong

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Roscoea kunmingensis has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Roscoea kunmingensis 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 kunmingensis

Roscoea kunmingensis can be found in China, in Yunnan Province.

Roscoea kunmingensis FAQ

What type of plant is Roscoea kunmingensis?

Roscoea kunmingensis is a perennial herb of the family Zingiberaceae.

What is the natural habitat of Roscoea kunmingensis?

Roscoea kunmingensis is native to the Himalayas.

What is the size of Roscoea kunmingensis?

Roscoea kunmingensis can reach a height of up to 1 meter.

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

Shao Quan Tong (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Q.Tong' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000523692: Based on the initial data import