Alpinia brevilabris
C. Presl.
Zingiberaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A tropical herb of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae) with edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten raw.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Philippines, SE Asia,
Synonyms
Languas brevilabris (C. Presl) Merr.
Also Known As
Tarosi
References (1)
- Maghirang, R. G., et al, 2018. Ethnobotanical Studies of Some Plants Commonly Used as Vegetables in Selected Provinces of the Philippines. Journal of Nature Studies. 17(2), 30-43.
