spiked ginger-lily

Hedychium spicatum is a member of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae) and is native to several regions in Asia, including Assam, China South-Central, the East Himalaya, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Tibet, and the West Himalaya. This species is distinguished by its spikelike inflorescence, which contributes to its common name, spiked ginger-lily. It is part of the Hedychium genus, which includes a number of ornamental and aromatic plants. The species was formally published in 1811 under the authorship of Buch.-Ham. ex Sm.