Hornstedtia leonurus
(J. Koenig) Retz.
Lesser spindle ginger
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Description
A ginger family herb. The leaf sheath has shallow ribs. The blade is oblong with a yellow patch near the mid vein. The base is unequally heart shaped. They taper to the tip. The flowering shoot is near the soil and is 9 cm long. The flower bract has fine ribs and short white hairs.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand,
Synonyms
Amomum leonurus J. KoenigAmomum ridleyi BakerCardamomum leonurus (J. Koenig) KuntzeGreenwaya leonurus (J. Koenig) GisekeStenochasma convoluta Griff.
References (1)
- Poulsen, A. D., 2006, Gingers of Sarawak. Natural History Publications, Borneo. p 67
