Roscoea australis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
524031
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cowley
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 36:770. (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523363
Common Names
- Australian Ginger Lily
- Himalayan Blue Ginger
- Himalayan Ginger
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Roscoea australis (also called Himalayan ginger lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It has long, narrow leaves and purple flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas in the Himalayan mountains.
Uses & Benefits
Roscoea australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat stomach ailments, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Roscoea australis is white and bell-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small and green.
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Roscoea australis can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Division should be done in late spring or summer and the divisions should be replanted in a pot or garden bed.
Where to Find Roscoea australis
Roscoea australis is native to the Himalayas and can be found in Nepal, Bhutan, and India. It is also found in parts of China and Burma.
Roscoea australis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Roscoea australis?
Roscoea australis
What is the common name of Roscoea australis?
Ginger lily
What is the natural habitat of Roscoea australis?
It is native to the Himalayas
Species in the Roscoea 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,
References
Elizabeth Jill Cowley (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cowley' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000523363: Based on the initial data import