Plant Profile: Renealmia

Taxonomy: Renealmia

Names

Ginger Lily, Shell Flower, Shell Ginger

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Genus:Renealmia

Species:

Family:Zingiberaceae

A fragrant perennial herb featuring aromatic rhizomes.

Commonly located in indoor settings as a houseplant or as part of an interiorscape; it can also be cultivated outdoors as a hardy ornamental herb in landscapes.

Renealmia Feature Summary

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Renealmia Feature Summary

Attributes
Flowers
Flower Description:
Flowers are in a terminal cluster, each with 3-lobed tubular calyx and 3 waxy petals (white, yellow, pink, or red).
Flower Color:
Pink
White
Gold/Yellow
Red/Burgundy
Leaves
Leaf Description:
Leaves are in two ranks on a reed-like stem.
Stem
Poisonous to Humans
Poison Symptoms:
CAUSES ONLY LOW TOXICITY IF EATEN. SKIN IRRITATION MINOR OR LASTING ONLY FOR A FEW MINUTES. Poisonous through ingestion or dermatitis. (Poison parts: Leaves, stems, roots). Symptoms may include skin and eye irritations upon contact with cell sap; cardiac effects upon ingestion.
Poison Part:
Leaves
Stems
Roots
Whole Plant Traits
Plant Type:
Poisonous
Landscape
Problems:
Poisonous to Humans

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Renealmia Attributes

Renealmia: Country Or Region Of Origin

Australasia

Renealmia Flowers

Renealmia: Flower Description

Flowers are in a terminal cluster, each with 3-lobed tubular calyx and 3 waxy petals (white, yellow, pink, or red).

Renealmia: Flower Color

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Gold/Yellow
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Pink
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Red/Burgundy
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White

Renealmia: Flower Shape

Bell
Cross
Crown
Cup
Dome
Funnel
Irregular
Lipped
Radial
Saucer
Star
Trumpet
Tubular
Urn
Wheel

Renealmia Leaves

Renealmia: Leaf Description

Leaves are in two ranks on a reed-like stem.

Renealmia: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Renealmia Stem

Renealmia: Stem Description

reed-like

Renealmia: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Renealmia Poisonous to Humans

Renealmia: Poison Symptoms

CAUSES ONLY LOW TOXICITY IF EATEN. SKIN IRRITATION MINOR OR LASTING ONLY FOR A FEW MINUTES. Poisonous through ingestion or dermatitis. (Poison parts: Leaves, stems, roots). Symptoms may include skin and eye irritations upon contact with cell sap; cardiac effects upon ingestion.

Renealmia: Poison Toxic Principle

Unknown

Renealmia: Poison Severity

High
Low
Medium

Renealmia: Causes Contact Dermatitis

No
Yes

Renealmia: Poison Part

Bark
Flowers
Fruits
Leaves
Roots
Sap/Juice
Seeds
Stems

Renealmia Whole Plant Traits

Renealmia: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Renealmia Landscape

Renealmia: Landscape Location

Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland

Renealmia: Problems

Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy