Status:
valid
Authors:
(Loes.) Cowley
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 36:762. (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523865
Common Names
- Roscoea schneideriana
- Schneider's Roscoea
- Schneider's Ginger
Synonyms
- Roscoea yunnanensis dielsiana Loes. [valid]
- Roscoea yunnanensis schneideriana Loes. [valid]
Description
Roscoea schneideriana (also called Schneider's Roscoea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India. It has long, lance-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas in the Himalayan foothills.
Uses & Benefits
Roscoea schneideriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach pain, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Roscoea schneideriana are white with yellow anthers, and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Roscoea schneideriana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Roscoea schneideriana
Roscoea schneideriana can be found in the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan.
Roscoea schneideriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Roscoea schneideriana?
Roscoea schneideriana
What is the natural habitat of Roscoea schneideriana?
Roscoea schneideriana is native to the Himalayas.
What are the common names of Roscoea schneideriana?
Roscoea schneideriana is commonly known as Schneider's Ginger.
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,