Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall.
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 5:376. (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436106
Common Names
- Horsfield's Ginger Lily
- Horsfield Ginger Lily
- Horsfield's Hedychium
Synonyms
- Brachychilum horsfieldii (Wall.) Petersen [valid]
- Hedychium microchilum Ridl. [valid]
Description
Hedychium horsfieldii (also called Horsfield'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 horsfieldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hedychium horsfieldii has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hedychium horsfieldii is a rhizomatous perennial plant native to India. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Hedychium horsfieldii
Hedychium horsfieldii is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical areas of the country.
Hedychium horsfieldii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedychium horsfieldii?
Hedychium horsfieldii
What is the common name of Hedychium horsfieldii?
Horsfield's ginger lily
What is the natural habitat of Hedychium horsfieldii?
Hedychium horsfieldii is native to India and is found in moist forests and grasslands
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,