Roscoea glaucifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaucifolia
ID:
1331046
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.J.Mou
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 90:148. (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343500
Common Names
- Roscoea glaucifolia
- Glaucifolia Roscoea
- Roscoea glaucifolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Roscoea glaucifolia (also called Himalayan ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has a short stem with a single leaf and a terminal inflorescence. It grows in moist grasslands and open forests at high altitudes.
Uses & Benefits
Roscoea glaucifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of herbal medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Roscoea glaucifolia is yellow with a purple center. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are short and slender with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Roscoea glaucifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated through division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Roscoea glaucifolia
Roscoea glaucifolia is native to India and can be found in wetland areas.
Roscoea glaucifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Roscoea glaucifolia?
Roscoea glaucifolia
What type of plant is Roscoea glaucifolia?
It is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant.
What is the natural habitat of Roscoea glaucifolia?
It is native to the mountains of southwestern 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
Feng Juan Mou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.J.Mou' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0001343500: Based on the initial data import