Hedychium densiflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
densiflorum
ID:
436536
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall.
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 5:368. (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435868
Common Names
- Hedychium densiflorum
- Dense-flowered Hedychium
- Dense-flowered Hedychium Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hedychium densiflorum (also called White Ginger Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Southeast Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and white, fragrant flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and abandoned fields.
Uses & Benefits
Hedychium densiflorum 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 densiflorum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hedychium densiflorum 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 densiflorum
Hedychium densiflorum can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Hedychium densiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedychium densiflorum?
Hedychium densiflorum
What is the common name of Hedychium densiflorum?
Dense-flowered Hedychium
Where is Hedychium densiflorum 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
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000435868: Based on the initial data import