Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
carneum
ID:
436354

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Lodd.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Bot. Cab. 7: t. 693. 1823 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435686

Common Names

  • Hedychium carneum
  • Carnem Hedychium
  • Carnem Ginger Lily

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Description

Hedychium carneum (also called Pink ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a rhizomatous root system and long, lanceolate leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hedychium carneum is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant. Its leaves and bark are used to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as a food source, as its fruits are edible. Additionally, it has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties, which makes it useful in treating skin conditions and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedychium carneum 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 carneum is a perennial succulent that is propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers sandy, well-drained soils. It is best grown in full sun and can tolerate some shade. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hedychium carneum

Hedychium carneum can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Hedychium carneum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedychium carneum?

Hedychium carneum

What is the common name of Hedychium carneum?

Crimson Ginger

What is the natural habitat of Hedychium carneum?

Tropical forests in India and Sri Lanka

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

George Loddiges (1786-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Lodd.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000435686: Based on the initial data import
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0001426580: Based on the initial data import