Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ridl.) Holttum
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 13:124. (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434783
Common Names
- Bluish Haniffia
- Haniffia
- Haniffia cyanescens
Synonyms
- Elettariopsis cyanescens Ridl. [valid]
- Kaempferia cyanescens (Ridl.) Ridl. [valid]
Description
Haniffia cyanescens (also called Blue-flowered Haniffia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and small blue flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Haniffia cyanescens 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Haniffia cyanescens var. cyanescens
Haniffia cyanescens var. penangiana C.K.Lim
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Haniffia cyanescens are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Haniffia cyanescens 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 cyanescens
Haniffia cyanescens is native to parts of India and Sri Lanka.
Haniffia cyanescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haniffia cyanescens?
Haniffia cyanescens
What is the common name of Haniffia cyanescens?
Blue-flowered Haniffia
What is the natural habitat of Haniffia cyanescens?
Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and stony hillsides
Species in the Haniffia genus
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,