Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
kwangsiense
ID:
436788

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.L.Wu & S.J.Chen

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 16:26. (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436120

Common Names

  • Kwangsiense Ginger Lily
  • Kwangsiense Hedychium
  • Kwangsiense Gingerlily

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Description

Hedychium kwangsiense (also called Kwangsi Butterfly Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China and Vietnam. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers with yellowish-orange centers. It grows in moist forests, meadows, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Hedychium kwangsiense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedychium kwangsiense has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedychium kwangsiense is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and divisions should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Hedychium kwangsiense

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

Hedychium kwangsiense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedychium kwangsiense?

Hedychium kwangsiense

What is the common name of Hedychium kwangsiense?

Kwangsi ginger lily

What is the natural habitat of Hedychium kwangsiense?

Hedychium kwangsiense is native to China 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,

References

Te-Lin Wu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.L.Wu' in the authors string.
Sen Jen Chen (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.J.Chen' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000436120: Based on the initial data import