Curcuma thorelii
Gagnep.
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Description
A ginger family herb from the tropics belonging to Zingiberaceae.
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Edible Uses
The rhizome is used as a spice.
Traditional Uses
The rhizome is used as a spice.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam,
Also Known As
Nghe rung
References (1)
- Sang, D. T., & Mizoue, K. O. N., 2012, Use of Edible Forest Plants among Indigenous Ethnic Minorities in Cat Tien Biosphere Reserve, Vietnam. Asian Journal of Biodiversity Vol. 3 (1), p 23-49