Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
wilkeanum
ID:
437302

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Watson

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:

Citation Micro:
276

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436634

Common Names

  • Wilke's Hedychium
  • Hedychium wilkeanum
  • Wilke's Hedychium

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Description

Hedychium wilkeanum (also called Wilke's 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 wilkeanum 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

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedychium wilkeanum can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is best to plant in spring or autumn, and to water regularly.

Where to Find Hedychium wilkeanum

Hedychium wilkeanum can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Hedychium wilkeanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedychium wilkeanum?

Hedychium wilkeanum

What is the common name of Hedychium wilkeanum?

Wilke's Ginger Lily

Where is Hedychium wilkeanum 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,

References

William Watson (1858-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Watson' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000436634: Based on the initial data import