Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
cangshanensis
ID:
810696

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.H.Luo, X.F.Gao & H.H.Lin

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 45:297. figs.1-2. (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810030

Common Names

  • Roscoea cangshanensis
  • Cangshanensis
  • Cangshanensis Roscoea

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Description

Roscoea cangshanensis (also called Cangshan Roscoea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to the Philippines and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Roscoea cangshanensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Roscoea cangshanensis is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Roscoea cangshanensis is a perennial native to China. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Roscoea cangshanensis

Roscoea cangshanensis is native to China.

Roscoea cangshanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Roscoea cangshanensis?

Roscoea cangshanensis

What are the common names of Roscoea cangshanensis?

Cangshan roscoea

What is the natural habitat of Roscoea cangshanensis?

Tropical and subtropical regions of China

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

Xin Fen Gao (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.F.Gao' in the authors string.
Ming Hua Luo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.H.Luo' in the authors string.
Hong Hui Lin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.H.Lin' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000810030: Based on the initial data import