Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
stenopetalum
ID:
437165

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Lodd.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Bot. Cab. 20 (1):t.1902. (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436497

Common Names

  • Hedychium stenopetalum
  • Stenopetalum Hedychium
  • Stenopetalum Ginger Lily

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Synonyms

  • Hedychium barbatum Wall. [valid]
  • Hedychium sirirugsae Dan & C.S.Kumar [valid]
  • Hedychium elatum orgyale Horan. [valid]

Description

Hedychium stenopetalum (also called White Ginger Lily, Butterfly Lily, and White Butterfly Ginger, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Zingiberaceae family. It is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is a herbaceous perennial with white, fragrant flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Hedychium stenopetalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a variety of medicinal uses, including treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedychium stenopetalum has fragrant white flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedychium stenopetalum can be propagated by division or by cuttings. Division in spring or autumn. Very easy, larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. Good percentage.

Where to Find Hedychium stenopetalum

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

Hedychium stenopetalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedychium stenopetalum?

Hedychium stenopetalum

What are the common names of Hedychium stenopetalum?

Narrow-petalled ginger lily, Narrow-petalled butterfly lily

What is the growth habit of Hedychium stenopetalum?

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

George Loddiges (1786-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Lodd.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000436497: Based on the initial data import