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Alpinia ligulata

K. Schum.

Zingiberaceae Edible: Shoots, Pith, Fruit 3 iNaturalist observations

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Description

A tropical ginger family plant.

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Edible Uses

The shoots, pith, and fruit are eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia,

Synonyms

Alpinia reticosa Ridl.Languas ligulata (K. Schum.) Merr.Languas reticosa (Ridl.) Merr.

Also Known As

Terabak fayeh, Terabak labo

References (1)

  • Hoare, A., 2003, Food use of the Lundayeh SW Sabah. Borneo Research Council.

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