Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
villosa
ID:
1414009

Status:
valid

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

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Taxon 67:30. (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426474



Common Names

  • Wurfbainia villosa
  • Hairy Wurfbainia
  • Hairy Wurfbainia Plant


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Description

Wurfbainia villosa (also called Villosa, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial with a maximum height of 1 meter. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Wurfbainia villosa 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Wurfbainia villosa var. nana (H.T.Tsai & S.W.Zhao) Škorničk. & A.D.Poulsen
Wurfbainia villosa var. villosa
Wurfbainia villosa var. xanthioides (Baker) Škorničk. & A.D.Poulsen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wurfbainia villosa 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 villosa 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 villosa

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

Wurfbainia villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wurfbainia villosa?

Wurfbainia villosa

What are the common names of Wurfbainia villosa?

Cottonweed, Cottonweed Fleabane, Cottonweed Daisy

What is the family of Wurfbainia villosa?

Asteraceae

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

João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' 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-0001426474: Based on the initial data import