Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
parviflora
ID:
452653

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex Baker

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 6:221. (1890); Lectotypified in: Taxon 64 (2). (2015) by Leong-Škorničková J.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451985



Common Names

  • Kaempferia parviflora
  • Small-flowered Kaempferia
  • Parviflora Kaempferia


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Synonyms

  • Kaempferia rubromarginata (S.Q.Tong) R.J.Searle [valid]
  • Stahlianthus rubromarginatus S.Q.Tong [valid]

Description

Kaempferia parviflora (also called Small-flowered 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 parviflora is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used to treat skin conditions and as an aphrodisiac. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kaempferia parviflora is yellow and star-shaped. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kaempferia parviflora 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 parviflora

Kaempferia parviflora is native to India.

Kaempferia parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kaempferia parviflora?

Kaempferia parviflora

What is the common name of Kaempferia parviflora?

Parviflora Kaempferia

Where is Kaempferia parviflora 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,

References

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000451985: Based on the initial data import