Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
roxburghii
ID:
437038

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Enum. pl. Javae 1:57. (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436370

Common Names

  • Roxburgh's Ginger Lily
  • Roxburgh's Butterfly Ginger
  • Roxburgh's Garland Flower

Searching for Hedychium roxburghii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Hedychium macrorrhizum Ridl. [valid]
  • Hedychium oblongum K.Schum. [valid]
  • Hedychium samuiense Sirirugsa & K.Larsen [valid]
  • Hedychium roxburghii oblongum (K.Schum.) Bakh.f. [valid]

Description

Hedychium roxburghii (also called Roxburgh's 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 roxburghii 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hedychium roxburghii var. roxburghii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedychium roxburghii has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Hedychium roxburghii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Hedychium roxburghii 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 roxburghii

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

Hedychium roxburghii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedychium roxburghii?

Hedychium roxburghii

What is the common name of Hedychium roxburghii?

Ginger Lily

What is the natural habitat of Hedychium roxburghii?

Hedychium roxburghii is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist, shady areas.

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