Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
deceptum
ID:
436521

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
209; Lectotypified in: Novon 24:46. (2015) by Sanoj, E. & Sabu, M.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435853

Common Names

  • Hedychium deceptum
  • Deceptive Hedychium
  • Deceptive Hedychium Bush

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Synonyms

  • Hedychium rubrum A.S.Rao & D.M.Verma [valid]

Description

Hedychium deceptum (also called Deceptive Ginger Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan, and is found in moist, shady forests. It has lanceolate leaves and white, fragrant flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hedychium deceptum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anti-microbial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hedychium deceptum is a white, fragrant flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedychium deceptum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer and rooted in a sandy soil.

Where to Find Hedychium deceptum

Hedychium deceptum is native to the Himalayas and can be found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.

Hedychium deceptum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedychium deceptum?

Hedychium deceptum

What is the common name of Hedychium deceptum?

Deceptive Hedychium

Where is Hedychium deceptum native to?

Tropical Asia

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