Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
ovalifolia
ID:
452624

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:

Citation Micro:
Pl. Coromandel 75

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451956



Common Names

  • Kaempferia ovalifolia
  • Oval-leaved Kaempferia
  • Ovalifolia Kaempferia


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Description

Kaempferia ovalifolia (also called 'Oval-leaved Ginger', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be found in moist, shady forests and is characterized by its lance-shaped leaves and its white and purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Kaempferia ovalifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kaempferia ovalifolia 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Kaempferia ovalifolia is a rhizomatous perennial that is native to tropical Asia. It is a shade-loving plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but it is a slow-growing plant and may take several years to reach maturity.

Where to Find Kaempferia ovalifolia

Kaempferia ovalifolia is native to India.

Kaempferia ovalifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kaempferia ovalifolia?

Kaempferia ovalifolia

What is the common name of Kaempferia ovalifolia?

Ovalifolia Kaempferia

Where is Kaempferia ovalifolia found?

It is found in India, Nepal, and Pakistan

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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