Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
yungjiangense
ID:
437318

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Q.Tong

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 8:40. (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436650

Common Names

  • Yungjiang Hedychium
  • Hedychium yungjiangense
  • Yungjiang Hedychium

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Description

Hedychium yungjiangense (also called Yungjiang Ginger Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Southeast Asia. It is a member of the Zingiberaceae family and has long, narrow leaves and fragrant white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands and open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hedychium yungjiangense 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

The flowers of Hedychium yungjiangense are yellow, with six petals and three sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedychium yungjiangense is a tropical perennial that can be propagated from rhizomes or seeds. Rhizomes should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Hedychium yungjiangense

Hedychium yungjiangense can be found in Yunnan Province, China.

Hedychium yungjiangense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedychium yungjiangense?

Hedychium yungjiangense

What is the family of Hedychium yungjiangense?

Zingiberaceae

Where is Hedychium yungjiangense native to?

China

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

Shao Quan Tong (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Q.Tong' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000436650: Based on the initial data import