Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
kanchii
ID:
1334006

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Maity, S.K.Dey & Adr.Favre

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 34: 416 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346460

Common Names

  • Kuepferia kanchii
  • Kuepferia kanchii Plant
  • Kuepferia kanchii Flower

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Description

Kuepferia kanchii (also called Kanch's Kuepferia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Zingiberaceae. It is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall and is native to the Caribbean region. It is found in humid forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Kuepferia kanchii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kuepferia kanchii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kuepferia kanchii is a perennial plant that is propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Kuepferia kanchii

Kuepferia kanchii is native to India and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the Western Ghats.

Kuepferia kanchii FAQ

What type of plant is Kuepferia kanchii?

Kuepferia kanchii is a species of shrub.

Where is Kuepferia kanchii found?

Kuepferia kanchii is found in India.

What is the growth habit of Kuepferia kanchii?

Kuepferia kanchii is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers.

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

Debabrata Maity (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Maity' in the authors string.
Adrien Favre (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Adr.Favre' in the authors string.
Sentu Kumar Dey (b.1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.K.Dey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77157460-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.