Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
tenella
ID:
1414006

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lamxay & M.F.Newman) Škorničk. & A.D.Poulsen

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Taxon 67:30. (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426471



Common Names

  • Wurfbainia tenella
  • Delicate Wurfbainia
  • Delicate Wurfbainia Plant


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Description

Wurfbainia tenella (also called 'Tiny Wurfbainia', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, such as hillsides and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Wurfbainia tenella is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and skin diseases. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its aromatic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wurfbainia tenella 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 tenella 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 tenella

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

Wurfbainia tenella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wurfbainia tenella?

Wurfbainia tenella

What is the common name of Wurfbainia tenella?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Wurfbainia tenella?

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

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.
Jana Škorničková (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Škorničk.' in the authors string.
Vichith Lamxay: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lamxay' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0001426471: Based on the initial data import