Vanoverberghia rubrobracteata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubrobracteata
ID:
1413984
Status:
valid
Authors:
Docot & Ambida
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Blumea 63(2): 130. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426449
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vanoverberghia rubrobracteata (also called Red-bracted Vanoverberghia, 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
Vanoverberghia rubrobracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vanoverberghia rubrobracteata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vanoverberghia rubrobracteata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seeds. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded position. When planting, ensure that the seeds are just below the surface of the soil. Water regularly and fertilize every few months.
Where to Find Vanoverberghia rubrobracteata
Vanoverberghia rubrobracteata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Thailand.
Vanoverberghia rubrobracteata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vanoverberghia rubrobracteata?
Vanoverberghia rubrobracteata
What is the common name of Vanoverberghia rubrobracteata?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Vanoverberghia rubrobracteata?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Vanoverberghia 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
Rudolph Valentino Abrenica Docot: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Docot' in the authors string.
J.H.B. Ambida: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ambida' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0001426449: Based on the initial data import