Mazhar Botanic Garden

Hedychium coronarium J.Koenig

White ginger lily

Sample code: EGY-MBG-001199
Common name: White ginger lily
English name: Butterfly lily,White garland-lily
Arabic name: هديكيم
Native: India, forest understorey of Asia
Country: India
(PGR): Rare

Herbaceous perennial grow up to 50 - 100 cm leaves  lance-shaped 13-60 cm  long flowers white, fragrant in dense spikes, butterfly-like, Each individual flower lasts about one day, but the inflorescence can produce hundreds over several weeks 

Ornamental perennial and semi aquatic plants. stems can be used for paper-making. In some cultures, certain parts are used as food. traditional medicine for ailments like coughs, colds and rheumatism. strongly aromatic. high quality essential oil, it also has various medicinal uses. It is gathered from the wild. Young buds and flowers are steamed and eaten, or used as a flavouring. stems contain 48% cellulose, source of paper pulp. The dried then powdered plant is used as an ingredient in commercial cosmetic preparations as a skin conditioner.

Hedychium spicatum GLodd

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Texture: Enriched soil Moist Sandy alluvia
Fertility: High
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Topography: Coastal area
Salinity: Intermediated
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Mediterranean Subtropics Tropical
Lights: Full sun Light shade
Propagation: Dividing the Rhizomes
Flowering time: Summer to fall
Zone: 8 : 10
pH range: 5.6-7.0

The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and Mazhar Botanic Garden does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes.