Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
fournieri
ID:
1344899

Status:
valid

Authors:
hort. ex L.Gentil

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:

Citation Micro:
Liste Pl. Cult. Serres Chaudes Jard. Bot. État 105

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001357353





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Description

Kaempferia fournieri (also called Fournier's Kaempferia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Zingiberaceae family. It is an herbaceous plant native to India. It grows in dry montane forests at elevations of 1,000 to 2,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Kaempferia fournieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers, and its long flowering period.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kaempferia fournieri has white or yellow flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kaempferia fournieri is a small, evergreen shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or by division of the clumps. To propagate by division, carefully dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller sections, making sure each section has some roots. Replant the sections in a pot filled with a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist and in a warm location until the divisions have rooted.

Where to Find Kaempferia fournieri

Kaempferia fournieri is native to India.

Kaempferia fournieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kaempferia fournieri?

Kaempferia fournieri

What is the common name of Kaempferia fournieri?

Fournier's Kaempferia

What is the natural habitat of Kaempferia fournieri?

It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, where it grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 1,000–2,400 m

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

Louis François Gentil (1874-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Gentil' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0001357353: Based on the initial data import