Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
cyanescens
ID:
435451

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

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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.

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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 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

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000434783: Based on the initial data import