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Hedychium coronarium

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White Ginger

GNRUnranked Found in 2 roadless areas NatureServe Explorer →
GNRUnrankedGlobal Rank
Data deficientIUCN
Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.139015
Element CodePMZIN04010
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryVascular Plant
IUCNData deficient
KingdomPlantae
PhylumAnthophyta
ClassMonocotyledoneae
OrderZingiberales
FamilyZingiberaceae
GenusHedychium
Other Common Names
White Garland-lily (EN) white garland-lily (EN)
Concept Reference
Kartesz, J.T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. 2nd edition. 2 vols. Timber Press, Portland, OR.
Conservation Status
Review Date1994-03-22
Change Date1994-03-22
Edition Date1991-08-12
Edition AuthorsTim Tunison
Rank Reasons
Exotic to the United States. Naturalized and invasive in the 5 major Hawaiian islands.
Range Extent Comments
Probably native to the Himalayas and southeastern China, and now naturalized in mesic (Wagner et al. 1990) and wet forest in Hawaii (Smith 1985). It is found on the five largest islands.
Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Naturalized in mesic (Wagner et al. 1990) and wet forest in Hawaii (Smith 1985).

Ecology

The ecology of Hedychium coronarium has been little studied. It appears to be relatively shade tolerant, as indicated by its growth in partial shade at Kamakou Preserve. It is capable of growing in exposed sites. Seed is produced at lower elevations in Hawaii, but have lower dispersal potential because seeds are not displayed for avian vectors (Smith pers. comm. 1985). Seed is not produced on Hawaii Island at 1,200 m elevation (Cuddihy pers. comm., Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, 1991). White ginger does not produce seeds at Kalopa State Park at 600 m (Tomich pers. comm., State of Hawaii, 1991 ). Exact elevation limits to seed production are not known. White ginger distribution at Kamakou Preserve can be explained by dispersal of rhizome fragments by water or road maintenance machinery. Dense colonies arise vegetatively by spread of the rhizomes.
Other Nations (1)
United StatesNNA
ProvinceRankNative
LouisianaSNANo
HawaiiSNANo
FloridaSNANo
GeorgiaSNANo
Plant Characteristics
Economic Value (Genus)No
Roadless Areas (2)
Puerto Rico (2)
AreaForestAcres
El Toro AreaCaribbean National Forest12,584
Mameyes AreaCaribbean National Forest11,150
References (8)
  1. Cuddihy, L.W. 1991. Biological Technician, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Personal communication with Tim Tunison, Volcano, Hawaii. June 12, 1991.
  2. Cuddihy, L.W. 1991. Biological Technician, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Personal communication with Tim Tunison. Volcano, Hawaii. March 20, 1991.
  3. Kartesz, J.T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. 2nd edition. 2 vols. Timber Press, Portland, OR.
  4. Markowitz, Wilhemina. 1991. Volunteer in Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Personal communication with Tim Tunison. Volcano, Hawaii. March 1,1991.
  5. Misaki, E. 1991. Manager, Moloka`i Preserve, The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii. Personal Communication with Tim Tunison. Volcano, Hawaii, March 4, 1991.
  6. Smith, C. W. 1985. Impact of alien plants on Hawaii's native biota. pp. 180-250. in C. P. Stone and J. M. Scott (eds.). Hawaii's terrestrial ecosystems: preservation and management. Univ. Hawaii Coop. Natl. Park Resour. Studies Unit, University of Hawaii Press. 584 pp.
  7. Tomich, Q.P. 1991. Retired Biologist, State of Hawaii. Telephone conversation with Tim Tunison. Volcano, Hawaii. June 2, 1991.
  8. Wagner, W.L., D.R. Herbst, and S.H. Sohmer. 1990. Manual of the flowering plants of Hawaii. Univ. Hawaii Press and Bishop Museum Press, Honolulu. 1853 pp.