Roscoea ngainoi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ngainoi
ID:
837300
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.A.Mao & Bhaumik
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 25:299. figs.1-2. (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836635
Common Names
- Roscoea ngainoi
- Ngaino's Roscoea
- Ngaino's Ginger Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Roscoea ngainoi (also called Himalayan ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has a rhizome root system and grows up to 1 m tall. It has long, narrow leaves and small, bell-shaped flowers in shades of purple and white. It is found in moist, shady areas in the Himalayas, including Nepal, Bhutan and India.
Uses & Benefits
Roscoea ngainoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Roscoea ngainoi are small and white with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Roscoea ngainoi can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a container.
Where to Find Roscoea ngainoi
Roscoea ngainoi is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, including in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Roscoea ngainoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Roscoea ngainoi?
Roscoea ngainoi
What is the natural habitat of Roscoea ngainoi?
It is found in moist forests and woodlands.
What is the flowering period of Roscoea ngainoi?
It flowers from April to June.
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
Ashiho Asosii Mao (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.A.Mao' in the authors string.
Manas Bhaumik: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bhaumik' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000836635: Based on the initial data import