Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
gracile
ID:
622066

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:

Citation Micro:
Fl. ind. 12

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621398

Common Names

  • Graceful Hedychium
  • Gracile Hedychium
  • Graceful Hedychium

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Description

Hedychium gracile (also called Slender Ginger, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Zingiberaceae. It is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It grows in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hedychium gracile is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hedychium gracile var. glaucum (Roscoe) Baker

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedychium gracile has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedychium gracile is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division. The divisions should be planted in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and in a sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season. The plants should be divided every two to three years to maintain their vigor.

Where to Find Hedychium gracile

Hedychium gracile can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Hedychium gracile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedychium gracile?

Hedychium gracile

What is the common name of Hedychium gracile?

Graceful hedychium

What is the family of Hedychium gracile?

Zingiberaceae

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