Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
longicornutum
ID:
436813

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griff. ex Baker

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 6:228. (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436145

Common Names

  • Hedychium longicornutum
  • Long-horned Hedychium
  • Long-horned Ginger Lily

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Synonyms

  • Hedychium crassifolium Baker [valid]

Description

Hedychium longicornutum (also called Long-horned Butterfly Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It has long, linear leaves and white flowers with yellowish-orange centers. It grows in moist forests, meadows, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hedychium longicornutum var. minor Ridl.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedychium longicornutum 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 longicornutum 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 longicornutum

Hedychium longicornutum is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats and the Eastern Himalayas.

Hedychium longicornutum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedychium longicornutum?

Hedychium longicornutum

What is the family of Hedychium longicornutum?

Zingiberaceae

Where is Hedychium longicornutum 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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
William Griffith (1810-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griff.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000436145: Based on the initial data import