Alpinia chinensis
(Retz.) Roscoe
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Description
A ginger family herb or shrub. The rhizomes are yellow and have an aroma. It grows 1 m tall. The leaves are sword shaped and pointed at the tip. They taper towards the base. The leaf blade is 20-30 cm long by 3-6 cm wide. The leaf stalk is short. The flower panicle is thin and at the top. The fruit is a round berry 0.8 cm across. The are 4 triangle shaped seeds inside.
Edible Uses
The rhizome is used as a spice.
Traditional Uses
The rhizome is used as a spice.
This uses section is brief — help expand it
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows along the edges of rivers and streams.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Indochina, SE Asia, Vietnam,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Luong khuong, Rieng song, Rieng tau
References (3)
- Arora, R. K., 2014, Diversity in Underutilized Plant Species - An Asia-Pacific Perspective. Bioversity International. p 99
- e-monocot.org/taxon/urn:kew.org:wcs:taxon:218713
- Tanaka, Y. & Van Ke, N., 2007, Edible Wild Plants of Vietnam. Orchid Press. p 145
