Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
picheansoonthonii
ID:
1324978

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wongsuwan & Phokham

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 88 (5):302. (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337432



Common Names

  • Picheansoonthonii Kaempferia
  • Kaempferia Plant
  • Chinese Kaempferia


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Description

Kaempferia picheansoonthonii (also called Picheansoonthon's ginger, among many other common names) is a species of ginger found in Thailand. It is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial with long, thin, arching stems and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is found in forests, mountain slopes, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Kaempferia picheansoonthonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kaempferia picheansoonthonii has small yellow flowers with three petals and three sepals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small, dark green and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kaempferia picheansoonthonii is a hardy perennial that grows best in partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Plant the divisions or seeds 8-10 inches apart.

Where to Find Kaempferia picheansoonthonii

Kaempferia picheansoonthonii can be found in the tropical forests of Thailand, at altitudes of 1,000-2,000 metres.

Kaempferia picheansoonthonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kaempferia picheansoonthonii?

Kaempferia picheansoonthonii

What is the common name of Kaempferia picheansoonthonii?

Picheansoonthon's Ginger

What is the natural habitat of Kaempferia picheansoonthonii?

Tropical rainforests

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

Pornpimon Wongsuwan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wongsuwan' in the authors string.
Boonmee Phokham: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phokham' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0001337432: Based on the initial data import