Zingiber longipedunculatum
Ridl.
Ligun, Ubu abang
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Description
A ginger family herb. It has red flowers growing out of ground. Large leaves alternating. Edible stems.
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Edible Uses
The stems are eaten as a vegetable.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in Borneo.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia,
Notes
There are about 100-150 Zingiber species.
Synonyms
Zingiber longipedunculatum var. lambirense S. Sakai & Nagam.
References (1)
- Poulsen, A. D., 2006, Gingers of Sarawak. Natural History Publications, Borneo. p 87
