Roscoea wardii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wardii
ID:
524636
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cowley
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 36:768. (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523968
Common Names
- Wardii Roscoea
- Ward's Roscoea
- Ward's Island Roscoea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Roscoea blanda pumila Hand.-Mazz. [valid]
Description
Roscoea wardii (also called Ward's Roscoea, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the Himalayas. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Roscoea wardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Roscoea wardii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.
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Roscoea wardii is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Himalayas. It prefers a cool, moist climate and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Division should be done when the plant is actively growing and the roots are healthy.
Where to Find Roscoea wardii
Roscoea wardii can be found in the Himalayan regions of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.
Roscoea wardii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Roscoea wardii?
Roscoea wardii
What is the natural habitat of Roscoea wardii?
Himalayan foothills of Nepal and India
What is the size of Roscoea wardii?
Small to medium-sized plants
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-0000523968: Based on the initial data import