Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
flavescens
ID:
436602

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carey ex Roscoe

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Monandr. pl. Scitam. t.50. (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435934

Common Names

  • Hedychium flavescens
  • Yellow Hedychium
  • Yellow Ginger Lily

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Description

Hedychium flavescens (also called Yellow 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 flavescens 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 flavescens 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 flavescens 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 flavescens

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

Hedychium flavescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedychium flavescens?

Hedychium flavescens

What is the common name of Hedychium flavescens?

Yellow ginger lily

What is the natural habitat of Hedychium flavescens?

Hedychium flavescens 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

William Carey (1761-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carey' in the authors string.
William Roscoe (1753-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roscoe' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000435934: Based on the initial data import