Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
neocarneum
ID:
436919

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.L.Wu, K.Larsen & Turland

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Novon 10 (1):91. (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436251

Common Names

  • Hedychium neocarneum
  • Neocarneum Hedychium
  • Neocarneum Ginger Lily

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Synonyms

  • Hedychium carneum Y.Y.Qian [valid]

Description

Hedychium neocarneum (also called Hedychium neocarneum var. neocarneum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to India. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and is often found in tropical and subtropical regions. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hedychium neocarneum is used as an ornamental plant for its fragrant flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hedychium neocarneum is white, with a yellow center and a sweet fragrance. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedychium neocarneum is a rhizomatous perennial plant native to India. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Hedychium neocarneum

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

Hedychium neocarneum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedychium neocarneum?

Hedychium neocarneum

What are the common names of Hedychium neocarneum?

New-Carved Ginger Lily

Where is Hedychium neocarneum 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

Nicholas J. Turland (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turland' in the authors string.
Te-Lin Wu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.L.Wu' in the authors string.
Kai Larsen (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Larsen' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000436251: Based on the initial data import