Hellenia lacera
| Hellenia lacera | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Zingiberales |
| Family: | Costaceae |
| Genus: | Hellenia |
| Species: | H. lacera
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| Binomial name | |
| Hellenia lacera (Gagnep.) Govaerts
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Hellenia lacera is a species of flowering plant in the Costaceae family. It was first described by François Gagnepain. Its native range is Nepal to China.[1] It is also cultivated as an ornamental.[2]
Hellenia lacera is similar in appearance to Hellenia speciosa (formerly Cheilocostus speciosus),[3][2] and they can grow together in the same habitats.[4] However, rather than a stem which spirals as it grows, Hellenia lacera generally has a straight, upright stem.[5]
References
- ^ "Hellenia lacera (Gagnep.) Govaerts". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2026. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ^ a b "Cheilocostus lacerus 'Red Stem'". Flora & Fauna Web. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ^ Skinner, Dave. "Hellenia lacera". GingersRus. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ^ "3. Costus lacerus Gagnep.wfo-0000363111". e-Flora of Thailand. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ^ Saensouk, Piyaporn; Appamaraka, Sombat; Boonma, Thawatphong; Niamngon, Pimtida; Niamngon, Tawanon; Ragsasilp, Areerat; Rakarcha, Sarayut. "Diversity, traditional uses, chromosome number, pollen, and leaf anatomy of the genus Hellenia in Ubon Ratchathani Province, Thailand". Asian Journal of Agriculture and Biology: 1–19. doi:10.35495/ajab.2024.216.