Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
polycarpa
ID:
1413966

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) A.D.Poulsen & M.F.Newman

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Taxon 67(4): 735. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426431



Common Names

  • Sulettaria polycarpa
  • Polycarpa Sulettaria
  • Sulettaria


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Description

Sulettaria polycarpa (also called Many-Fruited Sulettaria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Zingiberaceae. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It grows in lowland forests and is found at elevations of up to 1000 metres.

Uses & Benefits

Sulettaria polycarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sulettaria polycarpa is a small, white flower head, which is made up of many tiny florets. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sulettaria polycarpa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Sulettaria polycarpa

Sulettaria polycarpa can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

Sulettaria polycarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sulettaria polycarpa?

Sulettaria polycarpa

What are the common names of Sulettaria polycarpa?

False Stinkwood

What is the family of Sulettaria polycarpa?

Lauraceae

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

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Axel Dalberg Poulsen (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.D.Poulsen' in the authors string.
Mark Fleming Newman (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.F.Newman' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0001426431: Based on the initial data import