Hedychium dichotomatum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dichotomatum
ID:
1323121
Status:
valid
Authors:
Picheans. & Wongsuwan
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 88:16. figs.1-2. (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335575
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Hedychium dichotomatum (also called Dichotomous ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It has delicate, finely divided foliage and small, nodding yellow flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and is often found in wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hedychium dichotomatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hedychium dichotomatum has white to yellow flowers that are about 2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hedychium dichotomatum is a perennial herb that is best propagated by division. To propagate, carefully divide a mature clump of plants and replant in a well-draining soil mix. Water sparingly and keep in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Hedychium dichotomatum
Hedychium dichotomatum is native to India and can be found in moist, shady forests.
Hedychium dichotomatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedychium dichotomatum?
Hedychium dichotomatum
What is the family of Hedychium dichotomatum?
Zingiberaceae
What is the native range of Hedychium dichotomatum?
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
Chayan Picheansoonthon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Picheans.' in the authors string.
Pornpimon Wongsuwan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wongsuwan' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0001335575: Based on the initial data import