Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
spanogheanum
ID:
437108

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 5:375. (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436440

Common Names

  • Hedychium spanogheanum
  • Spanogheanum Hedychium
  • Spanogheanum Ginger Lily

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Description

Hedychium spanogheanum (also called Spanoghe'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 spanogheanum is used for ornamental purposes, as a garden plant, and as an ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedychium spanogheanum 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 spanogheanum is a rhizomatous perennial that is native to India. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich soil in full sun to part shade. Propagate by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Hedychium spanogheanum

Hedychium spanogheanum is native to India and can be found in forests, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Hedychium spanogheanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedychium spanogheanum?

Hedychium spanogheanum

What are the common names of Hedychium spanogheanum?

Spanoghe's ginger lily, Spanoghe's butterfly lily

What is the growth habit of Hedychium spanogheanum?

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,

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