Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
peregrinum
ID:
436973

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. 19:368. (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436305

Common Names

  • Peregrine Ginger Lily
  • Peregrine Butterfly Ginger
  • Peregrine Garland Flower

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Description

Hedychium peregrinum (also called Wandering 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 peregrinum 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 peregrinum 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 peregrinum 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 peregrinum

Hedychium peregrinum can be found in the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan, and in parts of India and China.

Hedychium peregrinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedychium peregrinum?

Hedychium peregrinum

What is the common name of Hedychium peregrinum?

Traveller's Ginger Lily

Where is Hedychium peregrinum native to?

India, Nepal, and Bhutan

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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