Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
longipedunculatum
ID:
436839

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sastry & D.M.Verma

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 65:293. (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436171

Common Names

  • Hedychium longipedunculatum
  • Long-peduncled Hedychium
  • Long-peduncled Ginger Lily

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Description

Hedychium longipedunculatum (also called Long-peduncled 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 longipedunculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hedychium longipedunculatum is white with yellowish-orange stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedychium longipedunculatum 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 longipedunculatum

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

Hedychium longipedunculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedychium longipedunculatum?

Hedychium longipedunculatum

What are the common names of Hedychium longipedunculatum?

Ginger Lily, White Ginger Lily

Where is Hedychium longipedunculatum native to?

India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China

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

Addala Rama Krishna Sastry (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sastry' in the authors string.
Dinesh Mohan Verma (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.M.Verma' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000436171: Based on the initial data import