Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
simaoense
ID:
437078

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.Y.Qian

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 34:443. (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436410

Common Names

  • Similar Ginger Lily
  • Similar Butterfly Ginger
  • Similar Garland Flower

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Hedychium simaoense 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

Hedychium simaoense has white flowers with a yellow center and a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedychium simaoense is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Hedychium simaoense

Hedychium simaoense is native to China and can be found in forests, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Hedychium simaoense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedychium simaoense?

Hedychium simaoense

What is the common name of Hedychium simaoense?

Ginger Lily

What is the natural habitat of Hedychium simaoense?

Hedychium simaoense is native to Southeast Asia 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

Yi Yong Qian (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Y.Qian' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000436410: Based on the initial data import