Etlingera yunnanensis (T.L.Wu & S.J.Chen) R.M.Sm.

Species

Angiosperms > Zingiberales > Zingiberaceae > Etlingera

Characteristics

Pseudostems tufted, 2--3 m. Ligule ovate, entire, 1--1.5 cm; petiole ca. 5 mm; leaf blade lanceolate, 50--60 × 7--5.5 cm, glabrous. Inflorescence a head borne on surface of ground (resembling a capitulum of Chrysanthemum Linnaeus); peduncle embedded in ground, short; bracts red, ovate, 2.5--3 × 2--3 cm; bracteoles tubular, ca. 2.7 cm × 7 mm. Flowers numerous, 6 opening together in a circle, red. Calyx 3.5--4 cm, apex 3-toothed. Corolla shorter than calyx. Labellum exserted from corolla, purple at center, yellow at margin, free part 2.5--3 cm, apex 2-cleft. Free part of filament ca. 5 mm; anther 6--8 mm. Ovary ca. 5 mm, pubescent. Style flat. Capsule turbinate, 2.5--3 cm, densely pubescent. Fl. Jun. 2 n = 48*.
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A ginger family herb. The false stems are in tufts. They are 2-3 m tall. The leaves are sword shaped and 50-60 cm long by 5.5 cm wide. The flowering head is produced on the surface of the ground. There are many flowers in a circle. They are red. The capsule is like an upside down cone. It is 2.5-3 cm long and hairy.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
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It is a subtropical plant.
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The young shoots are used as a potherb.
Uses medicinal potherb
Edible shoots
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Distribution

Etlingera yunnanensis world distribution map, present in China

Conservation status

Etlingera yunnanensis threat status: Least Concern

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WFO ID wfo-0000416007
COL ID 3BM6S
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Synonyms

Achasma yunnanense Etlingera yunnanensis