Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
neoaurantiaca
ID:
1414001

Status:
valid

Authors:
(T.L.Wu, K.Larsen & Turland) Škorničk. & A.D.Poulsen

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Taxon 67:30. (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426466



Common Names

  • Wurfbainia neoaurantiaca
  • New Orange Wurfbainia
  • New Orange Wurfbainia Plant


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Description

Wurfbainia neoaurantiaca (also called Orange-flowered 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 neoaurantiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wurfbainia neoaurantiaca has white flowers with yellow centers, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wurfbainia neoaurantiaca is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny position. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Wurfbainia neoaurantiaca

Wurfbainia neoaurantiaca is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.

Wurfbainia neoaurantiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wurfbainia neoaurantiaca?

Wurfbainia neoaurantiaca

What is the common name of Wurfbainia neoaurantiaca?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Wurfbainia neoaurantiaca?

Tropical rainforest

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

Nicholas J. Turland (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turland' in the authors string.
Te-Lin Wu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.L.Wu' in the authors string.
Kai Larsen (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Larsen' 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-0001426466: Based on the initial data import