Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Kaempferia L. [2073]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Zingiberaceae

family_ja: ショウガ

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description_en: Genus of about 40 species of aromatic, rhizomatous perennials growing wild in the forests of tropical Asia. The leaves are simple and either 2-ranked on short stems or in basal clusters. White, pink, or lilac, 3-petalled flowers, each with a deeply 2-lobed lip, are borne in terminal spikes on short, leafy or scaly stems and are often fragrant. In frost-prone areas, grow in a warm greenhouse; in tropical and subtropical regions, use outdoors as ground cover.

hardiness_en: Frost tender.

cultivation_en:

propagation_en: Sow seed at 20°C (68°F) as soon as ripe, or divide rhizomes in spring.

pests_en: Trouble free.

description_ja:

The essential 1000 genera certification Genus Kaempferia (ケンフェリア)

2019 edition

A Level
Family ショウガ
バンウコン属

2003 edition

S Level
Family ショウガ
草本III・球根植物
ケンフェリア

comment: India to S China & Mal.

comment_ja: ケンフェリア

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

family:

SystemAccepted?Scientific nameJapanese nameInfra-familial classification# species
APG4 Zingiberaceae ショウガ科 Show
PB2 Zingiberaceae ショウガ科 Show
PB3 Zingiberaceae ショウガ科 Show

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