Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Species:
densus
ID:
569214

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 27: 349 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568546

Common Names

  • Tapeinochilos densus
  • Densus Tapeinochilos
  • Tapeinochilos Densus

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Description

Tapeinochilos densus (also called Dense 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 densus 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 densus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tapeinochilos densus 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 densus

Tapeinochilos densus is native to tropical regions of Africa, including Angola, Cameroon, and Congo.

Tapeinochilos densus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tapeinochilos densus?

Tapeinochilos densus

What are the common names of Tapeinochilos densus?

Dense ginger

What is the natural habitat of Tapeinochilos densus?

Tapeinochilos densus is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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,

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