Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
pynursulaeanum
ID:
437007

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.K.Jain & S.C.Srivast.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
J. Indian Bot. Soc. 65:535. (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436339

Common Names

  • Pynursulaeanum Ginger Lily
  • Pynursulaeanum Butterfly Ginger
  • Pynursulaeanum Garland Flower

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Description

Hedychium pynursulaeanum (also called Pynursula 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 pynursulaeanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It has been known to help reduce inflammation and is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hedychium pynursulaeanum 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 pynursulaeanum 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 pynursulaeanum

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

Hedychium pynursulaeanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedychium pynursulaeanum?

Hedychium pynursulaeanum

What are the common names of Hedychium pynursulaeanum?

Pynursula ginger lily, Pynursula butterfly lily

What is the growth habit of Hedychium pynursulaeanum?

It is a perennial herb with a clumping growth habit.

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

Suresh Chandra Srivastava (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Srivast.' in the authors string.
Sudhanshu Kumar Jain (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.K.Jain' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000436339: Based on the initial data import