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Renealmia engleri

K. Schum.

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Description

A tropical herb in the ginger family (Zingiberaceae), characterized by the growth habit and flowering patterns typical of gingers.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is edible.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Africa, East Africa,

Synonyms

Renealmia fischeri K. Schum.

References (1)

  • von Katja Rembold, 2011, Conservation status of the vascular plants in East African rain forests. Dissertation Universitat Koblenz-Landau p 180

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