Kaempferia koontermii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
koontermii
ID:
1330026
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prasarn, Wongsuwan & Picheans.
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 90:29. (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342480
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Kaempferia koontermii (also called Koonterm's Kaempferia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Zingiberaceae family. It is a perennial herb growing up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Thailand. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, up to an altitude of 1000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Kaempferia koontermii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kaempferia koontermii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet, fragrant scent. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kaempferia koontermii can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. Water regularly but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Kaempferia koontermii
Kaempferia koontermii can be found in the Koonterm region of Thailand.
Kaempferia koontermii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kaempferia koontermii?
Kaempferia koontermii
What is the natural habitat of Kaempferia koontermii?
Kaempferia koontermii is found in the moist forests of Thailand.
What type of plant is Kaempferia koontermii?
Kaempferia koontermii is a herbaceous perennial.
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
Chayan Picheansoonthon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Picheans.' in the authors string.
Pornpimon Wongsuwan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wongsuwan' in the authors string.
Sitthichok Prasarn: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prasarn' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0001342480: Based on the initial data import