Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
biflorum
ID:
436289

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sirirugsa & K.Larsen

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 15:303. (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435621

Common Names

  • Hedychium biflorum
  • Two-flowered Hedychium
  • Two-flowered Hedychium Lily

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Description

Hedychium biflorum (also called Two-flowered Hedychium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Hedychium biflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, cough, cold, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedychium biflorum has yellow, fragrant flowers that are borne in terminal spikes. The flowers have four petals and eight stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedychium biflorum is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m (6 ft) tall. It has small, white, star-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Hedychium biflorum

Hedychium biflorum can be found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China.

Hedychium biflorum FAQ

What are the common names of Hedychium biflorum?

Common names of Hedychium biflorum include white ginger lily, butterfly lily, and garland flower.

What is the native range of Hedychium biflorum?

Hedychium biflorum is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

What is the optimal growing environment for Hedychium biflorum?

Hedychium biflorum prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Species in the Hedychium genus

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, Hedychium malayanum, Hedychium marginatum, Hedychium maximum, Hedychium menglianense,

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

Kai Larsen (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Larsen' in the authors string.
Puangpen Sirirugsa (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sirirugsa' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000435621: Based on the initial data import