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Kaempferia elegans 'Shazam'
| Family Name: | Zingiberaceae |
| Synonyms: | Achasma elegans |
| Common Name: | 'Shazam' Peacock Ginger, 紫花山柰 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a herbaceous plant with a low-growing habit. |
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| Foliage | Its attractive leaves are broad-elliptic, with dark-green and silver markings. |
| Flowers | Its flowers are small, light-purple. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Groundcover |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Silver / Grey |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple |
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Others
| Master ID | 868 |
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| Species ID | 2163 |
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