Kaempferia minor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
452579
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) K.Schum.
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. IV (Heft 20):86
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451911
Common Names
- Kaempferia minor
- Small Peacock Ginger
- Small Ginger
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kaempferia minor (also called Small Kaempferia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to New Zealand. It has a dense, upright habit and small, glossy green leaves. It is found in lowland and montane forests, scrubland and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Kaempferia minor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Kaempferia minor is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kaempferia minor is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It is grown from seed and can be propagated by division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and heat and can be grown in USDA zones 9-11.
Where to Find Kaempferia minor
Kaempferia minor can be found in India, particularly in the states of Assam and West Bengal.
Kaempferia minor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kaempferia minor?
Kaempferia minor
What is the common name of Kaempferia minor?
Ginger Lily
What is the natural habitat of Kaempferia minor?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, China and 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,
References
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000451911: Based on the initial data import