Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
cuneata
ID:
452301

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 52:545. (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451633



Common Names

  • Kaempferia Cuneata
  • Cuneata Kaempferia
  • Cuneata Kaempferia


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Description

Kaempferia cuneata (also called Wedge-shaped Peacock Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Asia. It has a rhizome with narrow, lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical rainforests and moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Kaempferia cuneata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kaempferia cuneata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kaempferia cuneata is a tropical plant native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It is a rhizomatous perennial that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil that is slightly acidic. It should be grown in partial shade and watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Kaempferia cuneata

Kaempferia cuneata is native to India and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Kaempferia cuneata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kaempferia cuneata?

Kaempferia cuneata

What is the common name of Kaempferia cuneata?

Cuneate Kaempferia

What is the natural habitat of Kaempferia cuneata?

Kaempferia cuneata is native to India and is found in moist and shady areas.

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,

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