Amischotolype hookeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hookeri
ID:
339538
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hassk.) H.Hara
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Fl. E. Himal. : 399 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000338870
Common Names
- Hookeri Amischotolype
- Graceful Amischotolype
- Graceful Wild Ginger
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- Forrestia hookeri Hassk. [unknown]
Description
Amischotolype hookeri (also called 'Hooker's 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 hookeri 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 hookeri 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Amischotolype hookeri 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 hookeri
Amischotolype hookeri is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Amischotolype hookeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amischotolype hookeri?
Amischotolype hookeri
What is the family of Amischotolype hookeri?
Zingiberaceae
What is the common name of Amischotolype hookeri?
Hooker's Amischotolype
Species in the Amischotolype genus
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,
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-219143: Based on the initial data import
Justus Carl Hasskarl (1811-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hassk.' in the authors string.
Kanesuke Hara (1885-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hara' in the authors string.