Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
gratum
ID:
436712

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex Voigt

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436044

Common Names

  • Gratum Ginger Lily
  • Gratum Hedychium
  • Gratum Gingerlily

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Description

Hedychium gratum (also called Fragrant Hedychium, among many other common names) is a small shrub with small, narrow leaves and white flowers. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hedychium gratum is used for ornamental purposes, as a garden plant, and as an ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedychium gratum 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 gratum 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 gratum

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

Hedychium gratum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedychium gratum?

Hedychium gratum

What type of plant is Hedychium gratum?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant.

Where is Hedychium gratum 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

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Joachim Otto Voigt (1798-1843): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Voigt' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000436044: Based on the initial data import