Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
stenopetala
ID:
452781

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. IV (Heft 20):69

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452113



Common Names

  • Kaempferia stenopetala
  • Stenopetala Kaempferia
  • Stenopetala's Kaempferia


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Description

Kaempferia stenopetala (also called 'Krachaidam', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayan region, growing in moist, shady forests and grasslands. It has a rhizome with long, thin, creeping stems, and lance-shaped leaves. The flowers are small, white, and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Kaempferia stenopetala has been used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It has also been used to make a tea that is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kaempferia stenopetala has small, white flowers with yellowish-green petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kaempferia stenopetala is a rhizomatous perennial that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in spring.

Where to Find Kaempferia stenopetala

Kaempferia stenopetala is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests and grasslands in Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos.

Kaempferia stenopetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kaempferia stenopetala?

Kaempferia stenopetala

What is the common name of Kaempferia stenopetala?

None

What is the natural habitat of Kaempferia stenopetala?

Tropical forests of Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam

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

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000452113: Based on the initial data import