Hedychium forrestii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
forrestii
ID:
436624
Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 5:304. (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435956
Common Names
- Forrest's Ginger Lily
- Butterfly Ginger Lily
- Orange Ginger Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hedychium forrestii (also called Forrest's 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 forrestii is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a hedge plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hedychium forrestii var. forrestiiHedychium forrestii var. latibracteatum K.Larsen
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hedychium forrestii are fragrant and white with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hedychium forrestii 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 forrestii
Hedychium forrestii can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Hedychium forrestii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedychium forrestii?
Hedychium forrestii
What type of plant is Hedychium forrestii?
It is a perennial herbaceous plant.
Where is Hedychium forrestii native to?
It is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China.
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
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000435956: Based on the initial data import