Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
larsenii
ID:
436798

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dan & C.S.Kumar

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 19:333. (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436130

Common Names

  • Larsen's Ginger Lily
  • Larsen Ginger Lily
  • Larsen's Hedychium

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Description

Hedychium larsenii (also called Larsen's Ginger Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers with yellowish-orange centers. It grows in moist forests, meadows, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedychium larsenii 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 larsenii 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 larsenii

Hedychium larsenii can be found in the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan, and in parts of India and China.

Hedychium larsenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedychium larsenii?

Hedychium larsenii

What is the family of Hedychium larsenii?

Zingiberaceae

Where is Hedychium larsenii native to?

India

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

C.Sathish Kumar (1957-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.Kumar' in the authors string.
Mathew Dan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dan' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000436130: Based on the initial data import