Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
simile
ID:
437084

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:

Citation Micro:
Enum. pl. Javae 57

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436416

Common Names

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

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Description

Hedychium simile (also called Similar 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 simile 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 simile 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 simile 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 simile

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

Hedychium simile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedychium simile?

Hedychium simile

What is the common name of Hedychium simile?

Ginger Lily

What is the natural habitat of Hedychium simile?

Hedychium simile 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,

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