Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
dekianum
ID:
436529

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.S.Rao & D.M.Verma

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 11:122. (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435861

Common Names

  • Hedychium dekianum
  • Dekian Hedychium
  • Dekian Hedychium Bush

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Description

Hedychium dekianum (also called Dekian 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 dekianum 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 dekianum 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 dekianum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to India. It can be propagated by cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Division can be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist until established.

Where to Find Hedychium dekianum

Hedychium dekianum can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Hedychium dekianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedychium dekianum?

Hedychium dekianum

What is the common name of Hedychium dekianum?

Dekianum Hedychium

Where is Hedychium dekianum 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

Aragula Sathyanarayana Rao (1924-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.S.Rao' in the authors string.
Dinesh Mohan Verma (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.M.Verma' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000435861: Based on the initial data import