Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
spicatum
ID:
437124

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buch.-Ham. ex Sm.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
in Rees A., Cycl. 17 (2):Hedychium no. 3. (1811)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436456

Common Names

  • Hedychium spicatum
  • Spicatum Hedychium
  • Spicatum Ginger Lily

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Synonyms

  • Hedychium acuminatum Roscoe [valid]
  • Hedychium cernuum Wight [valid]
  • Hedychium spicatum acuminatum (Roscoe) Wall. [valid]
  • Hedychium spicatum khasianum C.B.Clarke ex Baker [valid]
  • Hedychium spicatum trilobum (Wall. ex Roscoe) Wall. [valid]
  • Hedychium trilobum Wall. ex Roscoe [valid]
  • Hedychium venustum Wight [valid]
  • Hedychium phuluangense Picheans. & Wongsuwan [valid]

Description

Hedychium spicatum (also called Spiked Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves and fragrant white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hedychium spicatum is used for ornamental purposes, as a garden plant, and as an ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedychium spicatum 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 spicatum 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 spicatum

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

Hedychium spicatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedychium spicatum?

Hedychium spicatum

What are the common names of Hedychium spicatum?

Spiked ginger lily, Spiked butterfly lily

What is the growth habit of Hedychium spicatum?

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

James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton (1762-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buch.-Ham.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000436456: Based on the initial data import