Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 27: 348 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568526
Common Names
- Tapeinochilos beccarii
- Beccarii Tapeinochilos
- Tapeinochilos Beccarii
Description
Tapeinochilos beccarii (also called Beccari's Tapeinochilos, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, tropical forests, and can reach heights of up to 2 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Tapeinochilos beccarii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diabetes, and urinary tract infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tapeinochilos beccarii is a yellow-greenish color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tapeinochilos beccarii can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. Division of the rhizomes should be done in late spring or early summer. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one bud per section. The sections should then be planted in a light, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Tapeinochilos beccarii
Tapeinochilos beccarii is native to tropical regions of Africa, including Angola, Cameroon, and Congo.
Tapeinochilos beccarii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tapeinochilos beccarii?
Tapeinochilos beccarii
What are the common names of Tapeinochilos beccarii?
Beccari's ginger
What is the natural habitat of Tapeinochilos beccarii?
Tapeinochilos beccarii is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Tapeinochilos genus
Tapeinochilos acaulis,
Tapeinochilos ananassae,
Tapeinochilos beccarii,
Tapeinochilos dahlii,
Tapeinochilos densus,
Tapeinochilos fissilabrum,
Tapeinochilos globiceps,
Tapeinochilos hollrungii,
Tapeinochilos lauterbachii,
Tapeinochilos naumannii,
Tapeinochilos piniformis,
Tapeinochilos pubescens,
Tapeinochilos recurvatus,
Tapeinochilos spectabilis,
Tapeinochilos tomentosum,
Tapeinochilos versteegii,
Species in the Costaceae family
Chamaecostus congestiflorus,
Chamaecostus curcumoides,
Chamaecostus cuspidatus,
Chamaecostus fragilis,
Chamaecostus fusiformis,
Chamaecostus lanceolatus,
Chamaecostus subsessilis,
Chamaecostus acaulis,
Costus acanthocephalus,
Costus acreanus,
Costus adolphi-friderici,
Costus afer,
Costus allenii,
Costus amazonicus,
Costus arabicus,
Costus asplundii,
Costus asteranthus,
Costus barbatus,
Costus beckii,
Costus bicolor,
Costus bracteatus,
Costus chartaceus,
Costus chrysocephalus,
Costus claviger,
Costus clemensae,
Costus comosus,
Costus cordatus,
Costus cupreifolius,
Costus curvibracteatus,
Costus dendrophilus,
Costus dinklagei,
Costus dirzoi,
Costus dubius,
Costus erythrocoryne,
Costus erythrophyllus,
Costus erythrothyrsus,
Costus fortalezae,
Costus gabonensis,
Costus geothyrsus,
Costus giganteus,
Costus glaucus,
Costus guanaiensis,
Costus juruanus,
Costus laevis,
Costus lasius,
Costus lateriflorus,
Costus ledermannii,
Costus leucanthus,
Costus ligularis,
Costus lima,