Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
horsfieldii
ID:
436774

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

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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.

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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,

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