Roscoea forrestii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
forrestii
ID:
524251
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cowley
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 36:775. (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523583
Common Names
- Forrest's Ginger Lily
- Himalayan Blue Ginger
- Himalayan Ginger
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Roscoea forrestii (also called Forrest's Ginger, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas and prefers partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Roscoea forrestii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has fragrant leaves and is drought tolerant, making it an ideal choice for xeriscaping.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Roscoea forrestii for. purpurea CowleyFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Roscoea forrestii has small white flowers with yellow anthers, and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Roscoea forrestii is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring in a cold frame.
Where to Find Roscoea forrestii
Roscoea forrestii can be found in China, in Yunnan Province.
Roscoea forrestii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Roscoea forrestii?
Roscoea forrestii
What is the common name of Roscoea forrestii?
Forrest's Ginger Lily
What is the natural habitat of Roscoea forrestii?
It is found in the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan, at altitudes of 2000-3000m
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-0000523583: Based on the initial data import