Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
yunnanense
ID:
437323

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 54:164. (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436655

Common Names

  • Yunnan Hedychium
  • Hedychium yunnanense
  • Yunnan Hedychium

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Description

Hedychium yunnanense (also called Yunnan 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 yunnanense 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 yunnanense 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 yunnanense 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 yunnanense

Hedychium yunnanense can be found in Yunnan Province, China.

Hedychium yunnanense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedychium yunnanense?

Hedychium yunnanense

What is the family of Hedychium yunnanense?

Zingiberaceae

Where is Hedychium yunnanense 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,

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