Hedychium coronarium is the national flower of Cuba, where it is known as mariposa (literally "butterfly") due to its shape.

Local Name: Camia, White Ginger Description: An epiphytic herb with 1 to 3 stems. The terminal flowers are white with a shade of yellow and with crinkled margins. The fruit is a three-sided capsule which turns orange-yellow and bears dark red seeds. Habitat: Epiphytic on trunks and branches of trees in primary forests at altitudes 900 to 1,800m.

Mar 13, 2023 · The camellia is a flowering evergreen shrub with dark, glossy leaves and large, lush blossoms that appear and bloom for several weeks during the fall through early spring period in warmer regions. Where it is reliably hardy (zones 7 to 9), the camellia is a very popular plant that is used in much the same way that northern gardeners use peonies.

Jul 12, 2021 · Camia features 8- to 24-inch-long, lancelike leaves and 2- to 4-inch-wide, white flowers that resemble butterflies. Blotched with pale yellow at their centers, the fragrant white flowers appear in 4- to 12-inch clusters from pine cone-shaped buds at the top of camia's stems.

Mar 18, 2025 · These beautiful shrubs—some grow as much as a foot a year to eventually form a small tree—can be planted in the fall through early spring in Southern gardens. Read on for more tips on planting and tending camellias.

Dec 22, 2012 · Camia, also spelled kamia, is the Filipino common name for this flowering ginger. However, it's also known by other common names like butterfly ginger, butterfly lily or garland flower. Camia flowers will add a blast of fragrant color to …

Apr 13, 2024 · Camia flowers, like several other white blossoms, represent purity and innocence. The meaning stems from the bloom’s colors. Aside from its meaning, camia flowers have multiple medicinal uses, from treating inflammatory pains to rheumatism.

Sep 23, 2012 · Camia flowers are beautifully shaped white blooms, and boast deep green foliage. The stalks that the flowers grow on can reach up to about 4 feet. Camia also has a pleasantly fragrant scent, making it an appealing addition to your garden, or …

Kamia is an erect shrub with a stout rootstock, growing 0.5 to 1.5 meters high. Leaves are smooth or the lower surfaces moderately hairy, lanceolate to oblong-lanceolate, 10 to 50 centimeters long, 3 to 11 centimeters wide, with slender pointed tip. Ligule is prominent, 1 to 3 centimeters long.

Oct 1, 2024 · Etlingera philippinensis, commonly known as the Philippine Camia, is a stunning member of the Zingiberaceae family, native to the lush landscapes of Southeast Asia. With its vibrant flowers and unique growth habits, this exquisite plant not only adds beauty to gardens and landscapes but also plays a crucial role in its ecosystem.