Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
harmandiana
ID:
452447

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 54:166. (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451779



Common Names

  • Harmandiana Ginger
  • Kempferia
  • Kempfer's Ginger


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Description

Kaempferia harmandiana (also called 'Harmand's ginger', among many other common names) is a species of ginger in the family Zingiberaceae. It is a small to medium-sized herbaceous perennial with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia. It grows in moist, shady areas in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Kaempferia harmandiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kaempferia harmandiana is a small, yellowish-green spike, with the seed being a small, round, greenish-brown nut. The seedlings are small, round, yellowish-green and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kaempferia harmandiana is a slow-growing perennial that prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is propagated from seed, which should be sown in a sandy, well-drained soil mix. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny spot until they are well established.

Where to Find Kaempferia harmandiana

Kaempferia harmandiana can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Kaempferia harmandiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kaempferia harmandiana?

Kaempferia harmandiana

What is the common name of Kaempferia harmandiana?

Ginger lily

Where is Kaempferia harmandiana native to?

Southeast Asia

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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