Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
hispida
ID:
339537

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Less. & A.Rich.) D.Y.Hong

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 12: 461 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000338869

Common Names

  • Hispida Amischotolype
  • Graceful Amischotolype
  • Graceful Wild Ginger

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Synonyms

  • Forrestia hispida A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Forrestia nigricans Steud. [unknown]
  • Forrestia philippinensis Merr. [unknown]

Description

Amischotolype hispida (also called 'Hairy Amischotolype', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Australia. It grows to a height of about 2 meters and has small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Amischotolype hispida is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, cough, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amischotolype hispida has small white flowers with five petals. The fruits are small, round, and black when ripe. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amischotolype hispida can be propagated by division of clumps or by seed. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade.

Where to Find Amischotolype hispida

Amischotolype hispida is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Amischotolype hispida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amischotolype hispida?

Amischotolype hispida

What is the family of Amischotolype hispida?

Zingiberaceae

What is the common name of Amischotolype hispida?

Hairy Amischotolype

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-219142: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.
De Yuan Hong (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Y.Hong' in the authors string.