Wurfbainia palawanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palawanensis
ID:
1414002
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Elmer) Škorničk. & A.D.Poulsen
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Taxon 67:30. (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426467
Common Names
- Wurfbainia palawanensis
- Palawan Wurfbainia
- Palawan Wurfbainia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Wurfbainia palawanensis (also called Palawan Wurfbainia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Zingiberaceae. It is native to Palawan in the Philippines. It grows in lowland forests and is found at elevations of up to 600 metres.
Uses & Benefits
Wurfbainia palawanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wurfbainia palawanensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Wurfbainia palawanensis 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 palawanensis
Wurfbainia palawanensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.
Wurfbainia palawanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wurfbainia palawanensis?
Wurfbainia palawanensis
What is the common name of Wurfbainia palawanensis?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Wurfbainia palawanensis?
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
Adolph Daniel Edward Elmer (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elmer' 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-0001426467: Based on the initial data import