Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
cunninghamii
ID:
618469

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schauer ex Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Intr. Nat. Syst. Bot. , ed. 2: 440 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617801

Common Names

  • Cunningham's Actinodium
  • Actinodium Cunninghamii
  • Cunninghamii

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Description

Actinodium cunninghamii (also called Cunningham's Ginger, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Zingiberaceae family. It is native to tropical Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 m and has yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Actinodium cunninghamii is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Actinodium cunninghamii has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actinodium cunninghamii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and prefers full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Actinodium cunninghamii

Actinodium cunninghamii is native to Australia and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Actinodium cunninghamii FAQ

What is the common name of Actinodium cunninghamii?

Cunningham's Actinodium

What is the natural habitat of Actinodium cunninghamii?

Tropical and subtropical regions

What is the average height of Actinodium cunninghamii?

1-2 m

Species in the Actinodium genus

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2734: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Johannes Conrad Schauer (1813-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schauer' in the authors string.