Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
coronarium
ID:
436455

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Koenig

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1783

Citation Micro:
Observ. bot. 3:73. (1783)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435787

Common Names

  • Hedychium coronarium
  • Coronarium Hedychium
  • Coronarium Hedychium

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Synonyms

  • Amomum filiforme W.Hunter ex Ridl. [valid]
  • Hedychium album Buch.-Ham. ex Wall. [valid]
  • Hedychium chrysoleucum Hook. [valid]
  • Hedychium coronarium chrysoleucum (Hook.) Baker [valid]
  • Hedychium coronarium maximum (Roscoe) Eichler [valid]
  • Hedychium gandasulium Buch.-Ham. ex Wall. [valid]
  • Hedychium lingulatum Hassk. [valid]
  • Hedychium prophetae Buch.-Ham. ex Wall. [valid]
  • Kaempferia hedychium Lam. [valid]
  • Hedychium coronarium baimao Z.Y.Zhu [deprecated]

Description

Hedychium coronarium (also called Hedychium coronarium var. coronarium, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to India. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and is often found in tropical and subtropical regions. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hedychium coronarium is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and other respiratory ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hedychium coronarium var. elwesii (Baker) Naik
Hedychium coronarium var. subditum (Turrill) Naik
Hedychium coronarium var. flavum (Roxb.) Baker

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hedychium coronarium are fragrant and white with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedychium coronarium is a tropical perennial native to India and Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It should be planted in full sun or partial shade and watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few months.

Where to Find Hedychium coronarium

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

Hedychium coronarium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedychium coronarium?

Hedychium coronarium

What is the family of Hedychium coronarium?

Zingiberaceae

What is the native range of Hedychium coronarium?

India

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