Status:
valid
Authors:
hort. ex Gentil
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
Citation Micro:
Liste Pl. Cult. Serres Chaudes Jard. Bot. État 96
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001357352
Description
Hedychium gyrans (also called Gyrating Hedychium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Zingiberaceae family. It is an herbaceous plant native to India. It grows in dry montane forests at elevations of 1,000 to 2,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Hedychium gyrans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers, and its long flowering period.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hedychium gyrans has white or yellow flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hedychium gyrans is a small, evergreen shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or by division of the clumps. To propagate by division, carefully dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller sections, making sure each section has some roots. Replant the sections in a pot filled with a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist and in a warm location until the divisions have rooted.
Where to Find Hedychium gyrans
Hedychium gyrans is native to India.
Hedychium gyrans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedychium gyrans?
Hedychium gyrans
What is the common name of Hedychium gyrans?
Gyring Hedychium
What is the natural habitat of Hedychium gyrans?
It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, where it grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 1,000–2,400 m
Species in the Hedychium genus
Hedychium biflorum,
Hedychium bijiangense,
Hedychium boloveniorum,
Hedychium bordelonianum,
Hedychium borneense,
Hedychium bousigonianum,
Hedychium brevicaule,
Hedychium calcaratum,
Hedychium carneum,
Hedychium coccineum,
Hedychium convexum,
Hedychium coronarium,
Hedychium deceptum,
Hedychium dekianum,
Hedychium densiflorum,
Hedychium elatum,
Hedychium ellipticum,
Hedychium elwesii,
Hedychium emeiense,
Hedychium erythrostemon,
Hedychium flavescens,
Hedychium flavescens,
Hedychium flavum,
Hedychium forrestii,
Hedychium gardnerianum,
Hedychium glabrum,
Hedychium glaucum,
Hedychium gomezianum,
Hedychium gracillimum,
Hedychium grandiflorum,
Hedychium gratum,
Hedychium greenii,
Hedychium griersonianum,
Hedychium griffithianum,
Hedychium hasseltii,
Hedychium heteromallum,
Hedychium hirsutissimum,
Hedychium hookeri,
Hedychium horsfieldii,
Hedychium intermedium,
Hedychium kwangsiense,
Hedychium larsenii,
Hedychium lineare,
Hedychium longicornutum,
Hedychium longipedunculatum,
Hedychium luteum,
Hedychium malayanum,
Hedychium marginatum,
Hedychium maximum,
Hedychium menglianense,
Species in the Zingiberaceae family
Haniffia albiflora,
Haniffia cyanescens,
Haniffia flavescens,
Haniffia santubongensis,
Hedychium biflorum,
Hedychium bijiangense,
Hedychium boloveniorum,
Hedychium bordelonianum,
Hedychium borneense,
Hedychium bousigonianum,
Hedychium brevicaule,
Hedychium calcaratum,
Hedychium carneum,
Hedychium coccineum,
Hedychium convexum,
Hedychium coronarium,
Hedychium deceptum,
Hedychium dekianum,
Hedychium densiflorum,
Hedychium elatum,
Hedychium ellipticum,
Hedychium elwesii,
Hedychium emeiense,
Hedychium erythrostemon,
Hedychium flavescens,
Hedychium flavescens,
Hedychium flavum,
Hedychium forrestii,
Hedychium gardnerianum,
Hedychium glabrum,
Hedychium glaucum,
Hedychium gomezianum,
Hedychium gracillimum,
Hedychium grandiflorum,
Hedychium gratum,
Hedychium greenii,
Hedychium griersonianum,
Hedychium griffithianum,
Hedychium hasseltii,
Hedychium heteromallum,
Hedychium hirsutissimum,
Hedychium hookeri,
Hedychium horsfieldii,
Hedychium intermedium,
Hedychium kwangsiense,
Hedychium larsenii,
Hedychium lineare,
Hedychium longicornutum,
Hedychium longipedunculatum,
Hedychium luteum,