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Yellow ginger

Hedychium flavescens

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (Vietnam), Europe (Portugal), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Brazil).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇼 Malawi 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇳 Vietnam 🇿🇲 Zambia

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Zingiberales (Zingiberales)

Species

Hedychium flavescens (Yellow ginger)

Names in Other Languages

French longoze

Portuguese borboleta

Similar Species in Hedychium

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Himalayan ginger

Hedychium gardnerianum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow ginger?

The scientific name of Yellow ginger is Hedychium flavescens. It belongs to the genus Hedychium.

Where does Yellow ginger live?

Yellow ginger is found in Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (Vietnam), Europe (Portugal), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Comoros, Fiji, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Micronesia, New Zealand, Portugal.

What family does Yellow ginger belong to?

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

What kingdom does Yellow ginger belong to?

Yellow ginger (Hedychium flavescens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Yellow ginger?

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