Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
erythrostemon
ID:
436592

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. IV (Heft 20):47

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435924

Common Names

  • Hedychium erythrostemon
  • Red-stemmed Hedychium
  • Red-stemmed Ginger Lily

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Description

Hedychium erythrostemon (also called Red-stemmed Ginger, 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 erythrostemon 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 flowers of Hedychium erythrostemon are large and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedychium erythrostemon is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Hedychium erythrostemon

Hedychium erythrostemon can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Hedychium erythrostemon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedychium erythrostemon?

Hedychium erythrostemon

What is the common name of Hedychium erythrostemon?

Red-stemmed ginger lily

What is the natural habitat of Hedychium erythrostemon?

Hedychium erythrostemon is native to India and is found in moist forests and grasslands

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

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000435924: Based on the initial data import