Hedychium flavum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flavum
ID:
436616
Status:
valid
Authors:
Roxb.
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
Citation Micro:
Fl. ind. 81
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435948
Common Names
- Hedychium flavum
- Yellow Hedychium
- Yellow Ginger Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hedychium flavum (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 flavum is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hedychium flavum are large and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hedychium flavum 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 flavum
Hedychium flavum can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Hedychium flavum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedychium flavum?
Hedychium flavum
What is the common name of Hedychium flavum?
Yellow-flowered ginger lily
What is the natural habitat of Hedychium flavum?
Hedychium flavum 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 Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000435948: Based on the initial data import