Hedychium gardnerianum

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Hedychium gardnerianum

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Zingiberales
Order: Liliopsida
Family: Zingiberaceae
Genus: Hedychium
Species: H. gardnerianum
Binomial name
Hedychium gardnerianum

Hedychium gardnerianum (Kahili Ginger, Ginger Lily (Aust.)) from the Himalaya grows to 8ft (2.4m) tall with long, bright green leaves clasping the tall stems.

This is the most widely cultivated species preferring a warm climate although it will tolerate temperate areas that have light, infrequent frosts. The fragrant, red and pale yellow flowers held in dense spikes, appear towards the the end of summer. It is known as 'wild kahili ginger' and is listed as a weed of concern on conservation land in New Zealand and Hawaii.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ State of Hawaii - Department of Land and Natural Resources (2007). Hawaii's Most Invasive Horticultural Plants - kahili ginger (English). State of Hawaii - Department of Land and Natural Resources. Retrieved on September 24, 2007.

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