Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
407373

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Teijsm. & Binn.) Miq.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 603

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406705

Common Names

  • Elettaria villosa
  • Vilose Elettaria
  • Vilose Fireweed

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Description

Elettaria villosa (also called 'Hairy Cardamom', among many other common names) is a species of ginger native to India. It has a perennial, herbaceous stem that grows up to 1.5 m tall. The flowers are small, white and fragrant. It grows in open, moist, shady forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Elettaria villosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elettaria villosa has white flowers with yellow-green centers and small black seeds. The seedlings are thin and delicate with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elettaria villosa is a tropical perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a warm, humid climate and full sun. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep them moist. When propagating from division, separate the root clumps into individual plants and replant them in a well-draining potting mix. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Elettaria villosa

Elettaria villosa can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Elettaria villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elettaria villosa?

Elettaria villosa

What is the common name of Elettaria villosa?

Vilose Elettaria

Where is Elettaria villosa native to?

Japan

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

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' 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-0000406705: Based on the initial data import