Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
qingchengense
ID:
620550

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z.Y.Zhu

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Bull. Sichuan School Chin. Mat. Med. 30:28. (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000619882

Common Names

  • Qingchengense Hedychium
  • Hedychium Qingchengense
  • Hedychium Cactus

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Description

Hedychium qingchengense (also called Qingcheng Hedychium, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It grows in moist and shady habitats, and has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hedychium qingchengense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also a popular choice for rock gardens and succulent gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedychium qingchengense has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedychium qingchengense is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame or sheltered spot. Division should be done in spring or autumn, with each division containing at least one bud and some roots.

Where to Find Hedychium qingchengense

Hedychium qingchengense is native to China and can be found in moist forests and grasslands at elevations of 500-3000 m.

Hedychium qingchengense FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Hedychium qingchengense?

Hedychium qingchengense is native to China.

What is the average size of Hedychium qingchengense?

Hedychium qingchengense typically grows to a height of about 6-12 inches.

What is the ideal temperature for Hedychium qingchengense?

Hedychium qingchengense prefers temperatures between 40-80°F.

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

Zheng Yin Zhu (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Y.Zhu' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000619882: Based on the initial data import