Alpinia glabra
Ridl.
Lalemas besai, Lalemas kampung
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Description
A member of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae) growing 1–2 m tall with red fruits when ripe. It is a tropical plant.
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Edible Uses
The fruit and shoots are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Thailand,
Synonyms
Languas glabra (Ridl.) Merr.
Also Known As
Terabak
References (2)
- Hoare, A., 2003, Food use of the Lundayeh SW Sabah. Borneo Research Council.
- Poulsen, A. D., 2006, Gingers of Sarawak. Natural History Publications, Borneo. p 11
