Kaempferia laotica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laotica
ID:
452507
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 54:166. (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451839
Common Names
- Kaempferia laotica
- Laotian Ginger
- Laotian Kaempferia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kaempferia laotica (also called 'Laotian Ginger', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical Asia. It has long, thin, and wiry stems, and small, white flowers with a yellow center. It grows in humid, shady environments, usually in the understory of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Kaempferia laotica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Kaempferia laotica 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kaempferia laotica is a tropical plant that is best grown in warm, humid climates. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Plant divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in partial shade. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in partial shade. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established.
Where to Find Kaempferia laotica
Kaempferia laotica can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia.
Kaempferia laotica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kaempferia laotica?
Kaempferia laotica
What is the natural habitat of Kaempferia laotica?
Kaempferia laotica is found in tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.
What is the flower color of Kaempferia laotica?
The flowers of Kaempferia laotica are yellow in color.
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
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000451839: Based on the initial data import