Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
testacea
ID:
1414007

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Škorničk. & A.D.Poulsen

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Taxon 67:30. (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426472



Common Names

  • Wurfbainia testacea
  • Terracotta Wurfbainia
  • Terracotta Wurfbainia Plant


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Description

Wurfbainia testacea (also called 'Orange-fruited 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, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, such as hillsides and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Wurfbainia testacea 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 testacea 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 testacea 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 testacea

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

Wurfbainia testacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wurfbainia testacea?

Wurfbainia testacea

What is the common name of Wurfbainia testacea?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Wurfbainia testacea?

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

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' 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-0001426472: Based on the initial data import