Hornstedtia leonurus (J.Koenig) Retz.

Species

Angiosperms > Zingiberales > Zingiberaceae > Hornstedtia

Characteristics

A ginger family herb. The leaf sheath has shallow ribs. The blade is oblong with a yellow patch near the mid vein. The base is unequally heart shaped. They taper to the tip. The flowering shoot is near the soil and is 9 cm long. The flower bract has fine ribs and short white hairs.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
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Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Environment

It is a tropical plant.
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Usage

Uses medicinal
Edible fruits
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Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0000442904
COL ID 3MPZQ
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Synonyms

Amomum ridleyi Cardamomum leonurus Amomum leonurus Stenochasma convoluta Hornstedtia leonurus