Globba spathulata
Roxb.
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Description
A ginger family herb (Zingiberaceae) native to tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The rhizome is cooked with meat. Both the rhizome and root are edible portions.
Traditional Uses
The rhizome is cooked with meat.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bangladesh, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia,
Synonyms
Mantisia spatulata (Roxb.) Schult.
Also Known As
Ai-thing
References (1)
- Kar, A., et al, 2013, Wild Edible Plant Resources used by the Mizos of Mizoram, India. Kathmandu University Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology. Vol. 9, No. 1, July, 2013, 106-126 (As Mantisia spatulata)
