Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
urophyllum
ID:
437259

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Lodd.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Bot. Cab. 18:t.1785. (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436591

Common Names

  • Urophyllum Hedychium
  • Hedychium urophyllum
  • Urophyllum Hedychium

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Synonyms

  • Hedychium coronarium urophyllum (G.Lodd.) Baker [valid]

Description

Hedychium urophyllum (also called Urophyllum Ginger Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to India and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hedychium urophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat diabetes and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: white, with a yellow center. Seed: small, black, and round. Seedlings: thin, green, and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedychium urophyllum 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 urophyllum

Hedychium urophyllum is native to India and can be found in moist, shady areas of forests.

Hedychium urophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedychium urophyllum?

Hedychium urophyllum

What is the family of Hedychium urophyllum?

Zingiberaceae

Where is Hedychium urophyllum found?

It is found in India

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-0000436591: Based on the initial data import