Roscoea nepalensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nepalensis
ID:
524413
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cowley
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 34:811. (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523745
Common Names
- Nepalensis Roscoea
- Nepal Roscoea
- Nepal Island Roscoea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Roscoea nepalensis (also called Nepal Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has yellow flowers and grows in moist, shady forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Roscoea nepalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make perfumes, cosmetics, and medicines. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Roscoea nepalensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Roscoea nepalensis is a rhizomatous perennial that is native to the Himalayas. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil. It is best propagated by division in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, but it takes several years for the plants to reach maturity.
Where to Find Roscoea nepalensis
Roscoea nepalensis is native to Nepal and can be found in the Himalayan mountain range.
Roscoea nepalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Roscoea nepalensis?
Roscoea nepalensis
What is the common name of Roscoea nepalensis?
Nepal Ginger
What is the natural habitat of Roscoea nepalensis?
Himalayan foothills and mountains
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
Elizabeth Jill Cowley (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cowley' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000523745: Based on the initial data import