Kaempferia parviflora
Black Galingale
Also known as: Kaempferia rubromarginata (S.Q.Tong) R.J.Searle +1 more
- Kaempferia rubromarginata (S.Q.Tong) R.J.Searle
- Stahlianthus rubromarginatus S.Q.Tong
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Zingiberaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Kaempferia parviflora (commonly known as Black Galingale) is a rhizomatous plant within the Zingiberaceae family. It originates in Tropical Asia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bangladesh, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand