Status:
valid
Authors:
T.L.Wu & S.J.Chen
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 16:26. (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435625
Common Names
- Hedychium bijiangense
- Bijiang Hedychium
- Bijiang Hedychium Lily
Description
Hedychium bijiangense (also called Bijiang 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 bijiangense 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 bijiangense 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hedychium bijiangense 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 bijiangense
Hedychium bijiangense can be found in China.
Hedychium bijiangense FAQ
What are the common names of Hedychium bijiangense?
Common names of Hedychium bijiangense include Chinese ginger lily and Chinese butterfly lily.
What is the native range of Hedychium bijiangense?
Hedychium bijiangense is native to China.
What is the optimal growing environment for Hedychium bijiangense?
Hedychium bijiangense prefers partial shade 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
Te-Lin Wu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.L.Wu' in the authors string.