Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
luteum
ID:
436847

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 232

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436179

Common Names

  • Hedychium luteum
  • Yellow Hedychium
  • Yellow Ginger Lily

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Description

Hedychium luteum (also called Yellow 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 luteum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hedychium luteum is yellow with a white center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedychium luteum 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 luteum

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

Hedychium luteum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedychium luteum?

Hedychium luteum

What are the common names of Hedychium luteum?

Yellow Ginger Lily

Where is Hedychium luteum 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,

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