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
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.
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,