Alpinia javanica
Blume
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAlpinia javanica, the Javanese alpinia, is a species of ginger occurring from Thailand to Malesia. It was first described by Carl Ludwig von Blume.
Description
A ginger family herb (Zingiberaceae) found in tropical regions. The genus Alpinia contains 200–230 mostly tropical and subtropical species.
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Edible Uses
The fruit and rhizome are eaten, with the rhizome used as a spice.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Thailand,
Notes
There are about 200-230 Alpinia species. They are mostly tropical and subtropical.
Synonyms
Alpinia blumei D. Dietr.Alpinia campanaria Ridl.Alpinia involucrata Griff.Alpinia javanica var. colorata Ridl.Costus malaccensis Retz.Languas javanica Burkill
Also Known As
Kantan hutan, Puar putih, Tepus putih
References (5)
- Burkill, I.H., 1966, A Dictionary of the Economic Products of the Malay Peninsula. Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Vol 2 (I-Z) p 1332 (As Languas javanica)
- Heyne, K., 1927, p 481
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 50
- Lim, T. K., 2016, Edible Medicinal and Non-Medicinal Plants: Volume 12 Modified Stems, Roots p 8 (As Languas javanica)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
