Status:
valid
Authors:
Škorničk. & H.Ð.Trần
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 66 (1):40. (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340612
Common Names
- Siliquamomum Alcicorne
- Alcicorne Siliquamomum
- Alcicorne Horned Siliquamomum
Description
Siliquamomum alcicorne (also called 'Alcicorne Siliquamomum', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the tropical regions of Asia, where it grows in humid forests and grasslands. It has a short stem and small, white flowers. The leaves are linear and the stems are green.
Uses & Benefits
Siliquamomum alcicorne is used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Siliquamomum alcicorne has small, white flowers with yellowish-greenish anthers. The fruits are small, dark-brown drupes. The seedlings are small, with small, ovate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Siliquamomum alcicorne can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be planted in a sheltered spot and protected from strong winds. The plant should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month.
Where to Find Siliquamomum alcicorne
Siliquamomum alcicorne is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in specialty nurseries and online retailers.
Siliquamomum alcicorne FAQ
What is the scientific name of Siliquamomum alcicorne?
Siliquamomum alcicorne
What is the family of Siliquamomum alcicorne?
Apiaceae
What is the native range of Siliquamomum alcicorne?
India
Species in the Siliquamomum 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,