Kaempferia laotica
Gagnep.
Peacock ginger
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Description
A ginger family herb. The leaves are oval shaped and 20 cm long by 15 cm wide. They lie almost flat on the ground. The leaves are light green and often have a pattern. The flowers are small and have 4 petals. They are violet to purple.
Edible Uses
The shoots are boiled and eaten as a vegetable.
Traditional Uses
The shoots are boiled and eaten as a vegetable.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant It suits hardiness zones 8-11.
Where It Grows
Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia, Thailand,
Cultivation
It can be grown from sections of the rhizome.
Also Known As
Waa la wan
References (1)
- Eiadthong, W., et al, 2010, Management of the Emerald Triangle Protected Forests Complex. Botanical Consultant Technical Report. p 49
