Hedychium
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 Hedychium coronarium
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Hedychium is a genus of perennial plants native to tropical Asia, commonly growing between 120 and 180 cm tall. Common names include garland flower, ginger lily, and kahili ginger. Some species are grown as ornamental plants.
[edit] Species
- Hedychium coronarium (white ginger) is very common in Brazil and is considered to be an invasive weed. It was introduced in the era of slavery in Brazil, brought to the country by african slaves who used its leaves as matrasses.
- Hedychium gardnerianum
- Hedychium coccineum
- Hedychium flavescens
- Hedychium spicatum, called kapur kachari in Hindi
[edit] References
- http://www.usna.usda.gov/Gardens/faqs/Subtropicals.html
- http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Spiked%20Ginger%20Lily.html
- http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Butterfly%20Ginger%20Lily.html
