Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
fallax
ID:
452349

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 50:259. (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451681



Common Names

  • Kaempferia fallax
  • Fallax Kaempferia
  • Fallax


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Description

Kaempferia fallax (also called Fallax Kaempferia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Zingiberaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, and is a small herbaceous plant that grows in forests and woodlands. It has white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Kaempferia fallax is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kaempferia fallax is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kaempferia fallax is a tropical evergreen perennial that grows best in partial shade to full shade. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is best done through division or seed.

Where to Find Kaempferia fallax

Kaempferia fallax is found in tropical rainforests in South East Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Kaempferia fallax FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kaempferia fallax?

Kaempferia fallax

What is the common name of Kaempferia fallax?

False Ginger

What is the natural habitat of Kaempferia fallax?

Tropical forest understories

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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