Subfamily Zingiberoideae Higher classification Zingibereae | Scientific name Hedychium Rank Genus | |
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Lower classifications Hedychium coronarium, Hedychium gardnerianum, Hedychium coccineum, Hedychium flavescens | ||
Propagating hedychium greenei from bulbils
Hedychium is a genus of flowering plants in the ginger family Zingiberaceae, native to lightly wooded habitats in Asia. There are approximately 70-80 known species, native to Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, etc.), southern China, the Himalayas and Madagascar. Some species have become widely naturalized in other lands (South Africa, South America, Central America, the West Indies, and many of the islands of the Pacific, Indian and Atlantic Oceans) and considered invasive in some places.
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- Propagating hedychium greenei from bulbils
- Overwintering tender gingers hedychium
- Selected species
- References
The genus name Hedychium is derived from two ancient Greek words, hedys meaning "sweet" and chios meaning "snow". This refers to the fragrant white flower of the type species H. coronarium. Common names include garland flower, ginger lily, and kahili ginger.
Members of the genus Hedychium are rhizomatous perennials, commonly growing 120–180 cm (47–71 in) tall. Some species are cultivated for their exotic foliage and fragrant spikes of flowers in shades of white, yellow and orange. Numerous cultivars have been developed for garden use, of which 'Tara' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Overwintering tender gingers hedychium
Selected species
