Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
koratensis
ID:
922304

Status:
valid

Authors:
Picheans.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 86:4. (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921639



Common Names

  • Kaempferia koratensis
  • Koratensis's Kaempferia
  • Koratensis Kaempferia


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Description

Kaempferia koratensis (also called Korat Kaempferia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Zingiberaceae family. It is native to Thailand. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Kaempferia koratensis is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kaempferia koratensis has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, brown and glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin, upright stem and a tuft of narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kaempferia koratensis is a tropical plant that is native to Thailand. 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-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5 and should be planted in partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few months.

Where to Find Kaempferia koratensis

Kaempferia koratensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Thailand.

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.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000921639: Based on the initial data import