Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
albiflora
ID:
435446

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Larsen & Mood

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 20 (3):287. (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434778

Common Names

  • White-flowered Haniffia
  • Haniffia
  • Haniffia albiflora

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Description

Haniffia albiflora (also called White-flowered Haniffia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Haniffia albiflora is a medicinal plant used to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin conditions. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Haniffia albiflora are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Haniffia albiflora can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in poor soils. It can be grown in containers and will tolerate some light frost.

Where to Find Haniffia albiflora

Haniffia albiflora is native to parts of India and Sri Lanka.

Haniffia albiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Haniffia albiflora?

Haniffia albiflora

What is the common name of Haniffia albiflora?

White-flowered Haniffia

What is the natural habitat of Haniffia albiflora?

Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and stony hillsides

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

Kai Larsen (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Larsen' in the authors string.
John Donald Mood (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mood' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000434778: Based on the initial data import