Alpinia capitellata
Jack
Tubu baung
Zingiberaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A ginger family herb growing 2–4 m tall, found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia,
Synonyms
Alpinia grandiceps Ridl.Languas capitellata (Jack) Merr.Languas grandiceps (Ridl.) Merr.
References (2)
- e-monocot.org/taxon/urn:kew.org:wcs:taxon:218702
- Poulsen, A. D., 2006, Gingers of Sarawak. Natural History Publications, Borneo. p 10
