Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
irritans
ID:
339539

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) I.M.Turner

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Novon 6: 221 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000338871

Common Names

  • Irritans Amischotolype
  • Graceful Amischotolype
  • Graceful Wild Ginger

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Synonyms

  • Forrestia irritans Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Amischotolype irritans (also called 'Irritant 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 irritans 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 irritans 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 irritans 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 irritans

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

Amischotolype irritans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amischotolype irritans?

Amischotolype irritans

What is the family of Amischotolype irritans?

Zingiberaceae

What is the common name of Amischotolype irritans?

Irritating 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-219144: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Ian Mark Turner (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Turner' in the authors string.