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Hedychium deceptum

Family: Zingiberaceae, Genus: Hedychium

Description:

Hedychium deceptum is a little-known ginger plant from the Meghalaya and Naga Hills of India, notable for its bright vermillion orange flowers similar to those of Hedychium greenii. This plant forms stout clumps of dark green, corn-like foliage that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It blooms from early August through October, making it a striking addition to gardens during the late summer and fall. The plant is suitable for sun to part sun conditions and is known to attract hummingbirds and other pollinators. It is also recognized for its ornamental and medicinal properties.

Sources:
  1. [1] Hedychium deceptum: Plant Delights. Visit Source
  2. [2] Hedychium deceptum: Plant Delights. Visit Source

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Last Updated June 30, 2025

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