Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.M.Sm.) A.D.Poulsen & M.F.Newman
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Taxon 67(1): 28. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426443
Description
Sundamomum luteum (also called Yellow Sundamomum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China and Vietnam. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves with a glossy, dark green color. It grows in forests, thickets, and on hillsides in its native regions.
Uses & Benefits
Sundamomum luteum has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sundamomum luteum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sundamomum luteum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Sundamomum luteum
Sundamomum luteum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Thailand.
Sundamomum luteum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sundamomum luteum?
Sundamomum luteum
What are the common names of Sundamomum luteum?
False Stinkwood
What is the family of Sundamomum luteum?
Lauraceae
Species in the Sundamomum genus
Sundamomum borealiborneense,
Sundamomum calyptratum,
Sundamomum dictyocoleum,
Sundamomum durum,
Sundamomum flavoalbum,
Sundamomum hastilabium,
Sundamomum laxesquamosum,
Sundamomum longipedunculatum,
Sundamomum luteum,
Sundamomum macroglossa,
Sundamomum oligophyllum,
Sundamomum paucifolium,
Sundamomum pseudofoetens,
Sundamomum somniculosum,
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,