Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
dictyocoleum
ID:
1413972

Status:
valid

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

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Taxon 67(1): 28. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426437

Common Names

  • Sundamomum dictyocoleum
  • Dictyocoleum Sundamomum
  • Sundamomum

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Description

Sundamomum dictyocoleum (also called Net-veined Sundamomum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China and Vietnam. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves with a glossy, dark green color. It grows in forests, thickets, and on hillsides in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Sundamomum dictyocoleum 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

Sundamomum dictyocoleum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sundamomum dictyocoleum 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 Sundamomum dictyocoleum

Sundamomum dictyocoleum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Thailand.

Sundamomum dictyocoleum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sundamomum dictyocoleum?

Sundamomum dictyocoleum

What are the common names of Sundamomum dictyocoleum?

False Stinkwood

What is the family of Sundamomum dictyocoleum?

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-0001426437: Based on the initial data import