Wurfbainia aromatica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aromatica
ID:
1413985
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roxb.) Škorničk. & A.D.Poulsen
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Taxon 67:28. (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426450
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Wurfbainia aromatica (also called Aromatic Wurfbainia, 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
Wurfbainia aromatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wurfbainia aromatica 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
Wurfbainia aromatica 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 Wurfbainia aromatica
Wurfbainia aromatica can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.
Wurfbainia aromatica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wurfbainia aromatica?
Wurfbainia aromatica
What is the common name of Wurfbainia aromatica?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Wurfbainia aromatica?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Wurfbainia genus
Wurfbainia uliginosa, Wurfbainia aromatica, Wurfbainia bicorniculata, Wurfbainia biflora, Wurfbainia blumeana, Wurfbainia compacta, Wurfbainia elegans, Wurfbainia glabrifolia, Wurfbainia gracilis, Wurfbainia graminea, Wurfbainia hedyosma, Wurfbainia jainii, Wurfbainia longiligularis, Wurfbainia micrantha, Wurfbainia microcarpa, Wurfbainia mindanaensis, Wurfbainia mollis, Wurfbainia neoaurantiaca, Wurfbainia palawanensis, Wurfbainia quadratolaminaris, Wurfbainia schmidtii, Wurfbainia staminidiva, Wurfbainia tenella, Wurfbainia testacea, Wurfbainia vera, Wurfbainia villosa,
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
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Axel Dalberg Poulsen (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.D.Poulsen' in the authors string.
Jana Škorničková (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Škorničk.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0001426450: Based on the initial data import