Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
rosea
ID:
407299

Status:
valid

Authors:
Teijsm. & Binn. ex Benth.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:

Citation Micro:
Gen. pl. 644

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406631

Common Names

  • Rose Cardamom
  • Elettaria Rosea
  • Rose Cardamom Vine

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Description

Elettaria rosea (also called Rose Cardamom, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to India and Sri Lanka and is found in open forests and grasslands. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Elettaria rosea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elettaria rosea is small, white, and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elettaria rosea is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rhizomes. The seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Elettaria rosea

Elettaria rosea can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Elettaria rosea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elettaria rosea?

Elettaria rosea

What is the common name of Elettaria rosea?

Cardamom

What is the natural habitat of Elettaria rosea?

Tropical forests

Species in the Zingiberaceae family

Haniffia albiflora, Haniffia cyanescens, Haniffia flavescens, Haniffia santubongensis, Hedychium biflorum, Hedychium bijiangense, Hedychium boloveniorum, Hedychium bordelonianum, Hedychium borneense, Hedychium bousigonianum, Hedychium brevicaule, Hedychium calcaratum, Hedychium carneum, Hedychium coccineum, Hedychium convexum, Hedychium coronarium, Hedychium deceptum, Hedychium dekianum, Hedychium densiflorum, Hedychium elatum, Hedychium ellipticum, Hedychium elwesii, Hedychium emeiense, Hedychium erythrostemon, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavum, Hedychium forrestii, Hedychium gardnerianum, Hedychium glabrum, Hedychium glaucum, Hedychium gomezianum, Hedychium gracillimum, Hedychium grandiflorum, Hedychium gratum, Hedychium greenii, Hedychium griersonianum, Hedychium griffithianum, Hedychium hasseltii, Hedychium heteromallum, Hedychium hirsutissimum, Hedychium hookeri, Hedychium horsfieldii, Hedychium intermedium, Hedychium kwangsiense, Hedychium larsenii, Hedychium lineare, Hedychium longicornutum, Hedychium longipedunculatum, Hedychium luteum,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Johannes Elias Teijsmann (1808-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Teijsm.' in the authors string.
Simon Binnendijk (1821-1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Binn.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000406631: Based on the initial data import