Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
radiatum
ID:
437011

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.S.Rao & Hajra

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 16:163. (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436343

Common Names

  • Radiate Ginger Lily
  • Radiate Butterfly Ginger
  • Radiate Garland Flower

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Description

Hedychium radiatum (also called Radiating Ginger Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with fragrant white flowers and long, thin leaves. It is native to India and can be found in tropical forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hedychium radiatum 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 radiatum 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 radiatum 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 radiatum

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

Hedychium radiatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedychium radiatum?

Hedychium radiatum

What are the common names of Hedychium radiatum?

Radiant ginger lily, Radiant butterfly lily

What is the growth habit of Hedychium radiatum?

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

Prabhat Kumar Hajra (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hajra' in the authors string.
Aragula Sathyanarayana Rao (1924-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.S.Rao' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000436343: Based on the initial data import