Hedychium griffithianum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
griffithianum
ID:
436728
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall.
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 5:369. (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436060
Common Names
- Griffith's Ginger Lily
- Griffith Ginger Lily
- Griffith's Hedychium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hedychium griffithianum (also called Griffith's 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 griffithianum is used as an ornamental plant for its fragrant flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and colds.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hedychium griffithianum var. glanduligerum C.B.Clarke ex BakerFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hedychium griffithianum has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hedychium griffithianum can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is best to plant in spring or autumn, and to water regularly.
Where to Find Hedychium griffithianum
Hedychium griffithianum is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical areas of the country.
Hedychium griffithianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedychium griffithianum?
Hedychium griffithianum
What type of plant is Hedychium griffithianum?
It is a perennial herbaceous plant.
Where is Hedychium griffithianum 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.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000436060: Based on the initial data import