Status:
valid
Authors:
T.L.Wu & S.J.Chen
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 16:27. (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436297
Common Names
- Small Bract Ginger Lily
- Small Bract Butterfly Ginger
- Small Bract Garland Flower
Description
Hedychium parvibracteatum (also called Small-Bracted Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves and fragrant white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hedychium parvibracteatum is used for ornamental purposes, as a garden plant, and as an ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hedychium parvibracteatum is white with yellowish-orange stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hedychium parvibracteatum is a tropical plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Hedychium parvibracteatum
Hedychium parvibracteatum can be found in the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan, and in parts of India and China.
Hedychium parvibracteatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedychium parvibracteatum?
Hedychium parvibracteatum
What is the family of Hedychium parvibracteatum?
Zingiberaceae
What is the common name of Hedychium parvibracteatum?
Small-bracted Hedychium
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
Te-Lin Wu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.L.Wu' in the authors string.