Alpinia arundelliana
(F. M. Bailey) K. Schum.
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Description
A herb. It grows about 1-2 m tall. The leaves branch and clasp the stem. The flowers are white and tube shaped. The fruit is a round berry It is blue-black when ripe.
Edible Uses
The leaves are used to tenderize meat. The rhizomes, leaves, fruit, and seeds are edible portions.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are used to tenderise meat.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It needs some shade. It grows in rainforest.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Synonyms
Alpinia caerulea var. arundelliana F. M. Bailey
References (2)
- Edible and Useful Native Plants (off internet)
- Pearson, S. & A., 1992, Rainforest Plants of Eastern Australia. Kangaroo Press p 24
