Description
Hedychium tengchongense (also called Tengchong Ginger Lily, Butterfly Lily, and Tengchong 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 tengchongense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hedychium tengchongense 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 tengchongense
Hedychium tengchongense is native to China and can be found in forests, grasslands, and along roadsides.