Alpinia nieuwenhuizii
Valeton
Terebak, Lalemas ai
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAlpinia nieuwenhuizii, also known as lalemas (in Iban) or terebak (in Sabah), is a species of flowering plant, a perennial tropical forest herb in the ginger family, that is endemic to Borneo.
Description
A ginger family plant (Zingiberaceae) that grows near rivers in the tropical regions of Kalimantan.
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Edible Uses
The fruit and shoots are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows near rivers. It occurs in Kalimantan.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia,
Synonyms
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 16
