Hedychium gardnerianum
Ginger Lily, Himalayan Ginger
Other regional names: Kahila Garland Lily +2 more
- Kahila Garland Lily
- Kahili Ginger
- Wild Ginger
Also known as: Gamochilus speciosus T.Lestib. +3 more
- Gamochilus speciosus T.Lestib.
- Hedychium gardnerianum var. fasciatum K.Koch
- Hedychium gardnerianum var. pallidum (Regel) Baker
- Hedychium pallidum Regel
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Zingiberaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Hedychium gardnerianum (commonly known as Ginger-Lily or Himalayan ginger) is a rhizomatous plant within the Zingiberaceae family. It is found natively in Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, East Himalaya, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Ascension, Azores, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Cape Provinces, Cook Is., Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Haiti, Hawaii, Honduras, Jamaica, KwaZulu-Natal, Madeira, Mauritius, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nansei-shoto, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Northern Provinces, Panama, Philippines, Queensland, Réunion, Spain, Tasmania, Trinidad-Tobago, Uruguay, Victoria