Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
Citation Micro:
Enum. pl. Javae 56
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436075
Common Names
- Hasselt's Ginger Lily
- Hasselt Ginger Lily
- Hasselt's Hedychium
Description
Hedychium hasseltii (also called Hasselt'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 hasseltii 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 hasseltii var. simile (Blume) K.Schum.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hedychium hasseltii has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hedychium hasseltii is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Hedychium hasseltii
Hedychium hasseltii is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical areas of the country.
Hedychium hasseltii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedychium hasseltii?
Hedychium hasseltii
What type of plant is Hedychium hasseltii?
It is a perennial herbaceous plant.
Where is Hedychium hasseltii 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,