Kaempferia chayanii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chayanii
ID:
836527
Status:
valid
Authors:
Koonterm
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Folia malaysiana 9 (1):19. figs.1-5. (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835862
Common Names
- Kaempferia chayanii
- Chayanii Kaempferia
- Chayan Kaempferia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kaempferia chayanii (also called Chayani's Kaempferia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Thailand. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Kaempferia chayanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Kaempferia chayanii is a small, white, cup-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with nineteen leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kaempferia chayanii is a tropical plant native to Thailand. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Kaempferia chayanii
Kaempferia chayanii is native to Thailand.
Kaempferia chayanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kaempferia chayanii?
Kaempferia chayanii
What is the natural habitat of Kaempferia chayanii?
Kaempferia chayanii is found in the tropical forests of Thailand.
What is the flowering season of Kaempferia chayanii?
The flowering season of Kaempferia chayanii is from late spring to early summer.
Species in the Kaempferia genus
Kaempferia cuneata, Kaempferia diversifolia, Kaempferia evansii, Kaempferia fallax, Kaempferia hainanensis, Kaempferia harmandiana, Kaempferia laotica, Kaempferia larsenii, Kaempferia marginata, Kaempferia minor, Kaempferia ovalifolia, Kaempferia parishii, Kaempferia parviflora, Kaempferia philippinensis, Kaempferia procumbens, Kaempferia pulchra, Kaempferia purpurea, Kaempferia roscoeana, Kaempferia rotunda, Kaempferia siamensis, Kaempferia speciosa, Kaempferia spoliata, Kaempferia stenopetala, Kaempferia undulata, Kaempferia undulata, Kaempferia chayanii, Kaempferia lopburiensis, Kaempferia sawanensis, Kaempferia saraburiensis, Kaempferia koratensis, Kaempferia picheansoonthonii, Kaempferia koontermii, Kaempferia fournieri, Kaempferia lanceolata, Kaempferia plantaginea, Kaempferia rotunda, Kaempferia Stachyanthesis, Kaempferia Kaempferia, Kaempferia Protanthium,
Species in the Zingiberaceae family
Haniffia albiflora, Haniffia cyanescens, Haniffia flavescens, Haniffia santubongensis, Hedychium biflorum, Hedychium bijiangense, Hedychium boloveniorum, Hedychium bordelonianum, Hedychium borneense, Hedychium bousigonianum, Hedychium brevicaule, Hedychium calcaratum, Hedychium carneum, Hedychium coccineum, Hedychium convexum, Hedychium coronarium, Hedychium deceptum, Hedychium dekianum, Hedychium densiflorum, Hedychium elatum, Hedychium ellipticum, Hedychium elwesii, Hedychium emeiense, Hedychium erythrostemon, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavum, Hedychium forrestii, Hedychium gardnerianum, Hedychium glabrum, Hedychium glaucum, Hedychium gomezianum, Hedychium gracillimum, Hedychium grandiflorum, Hedychium gratum, Hedychium greenii, Hedychium griersonianum, Hedychium griffithianum, Hedychium hasseltii, Hedychium heteromallum, Hedychium hirsutissimum, Hedychium hookeri, Hedychium horsfieldii, Hedychium intermedium, Hedychium kwangsiense, Hedychium larsenii, Hedychium lineare, Hedychium longicornutum, Hedychium longipedunculatum, Hedychium luteum,
References
Supachai Koonterm: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koonterm' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000835862: Based on the initial data import