Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
thyrsiforme
ID:
437219

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:

Citation Micro:
in Rees, A., Cycl. (2):Hedychium no. 4

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436551

Common Names

  • Hedychium thyrsiforme
  • Thyrsiforme Hedychium
  • Thyrsiforme Ginger Lily

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Description

Hedychium thyrsiforme (also called Thyrsiform Ginger Lily, Butterfly Lily, and Thyrsiform 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 thyrsiforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedychium thyrsiforme 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 thyrsiforme

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

Hedychium thyrsiforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedychium thyrsiforme?

Hedychium thyrsiforme

What is the common name of Hedychium thyrsiforme?

Thyrsiform Ginger Lily

Where is Hedychium thyrsiforme native to?

India, Nepal, and Bhutan

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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