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Himalayan ginger

Hedychium gardnerianum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (Vietnam), Europe (7 countries), North America (Cuba, Jamaica, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Guyana).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇸🇿 Eswatini 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇾 Guyana 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇳 Vietnam 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Zingiberales (Zingiberales)

Species

Hedychium gardnerianum (Himalayan ginger)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese bananilha

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Himalayan ginger?

The scientific name of Himalayan ginger is Hedychium gardnerianum. It belongs to the genus Hedychium.

Where does Himalayan ginger live?

Himalayan ginger is found in Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (Vietnam), Europe (7 countries), North America (Cuba, Jamaica, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Guyana).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Comoros, Cuba, Eswatini, Fiji, France, Guyana, Jamaica.

What family does Himalayan ginger belong to?

Himalayan ginger (Hedychium gardnerianum) belongs to the genus Hedychium, which is part of the taxonomic family Zingiberaceae.

What kingdom does Himalayan ginger belong to?

Himalayan ginger (Hedychium gardnerianum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Himalayan ginger?

The closest relatives of Himalayan ginger in the genus Hedychium include red ginger-lily, White garland-lily, Yellow ginger.