Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
gracillimum
ID:
436698

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.S.Rao & D.M.Verma

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 11:124. (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436030

Common Names

  • Gracillimum Ginger Lily
  • Gracillimum Hedychium
  • Gracillimum Gingerlily

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Description

Hedychium gracillimum (also called Slender Ginger Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan, and is found in moist, shady forests. It has lanceolate leaves and white, fragrant flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hedychium gracillimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a variety of medicinal uses, including treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedychium gracillimum has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedychium gracillimum is a clump-forming perennial with fragrant white flowers. It is native to India and prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. Cuttings can also be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Hedychium gracillimum

Hedychium gracillimum is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical areas of the country.

Hedychium gracillimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedychium gracillimum?

Hedychium gracillimum

What type of plant is Hedychium gracillimum?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant.

Where is Hedychium gracillimum 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

Aragula Sathyanarayana Rao (1924-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.S.Rao' in the authors string.
Dinesh Mohan Verma (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.M.Verma' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000436030: Based on the initial data import