Dainty ginger lily, Tiny white ginger lily
Hedychium gracile

Family: Zingiberaceae

What it is like

A ginger family herb. It grows 60 cm tall and keeps growing from year to year. The leaves are oblong and 13-15 cm long by 3-5 cm wide. The flower spikes are 5-10 cm long. The stamens are long and red. The petals are white. The fruit is a small round capsule.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in moist places on the edges of forests. It is damaged by frost. It needs to be in a sunny position. It grows up to 1,900 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 8-11.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bangladesh, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia,Thailand

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, spice

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from fresh seed. Plants can also be grown by division.

Its other names

Local names

Gandasuli kecil, Kuhi-kulu, Pade-gaw

Synonyms

Gandasulium gracile (Roxb.) Kuntze;