Alpinia odontonema
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Description
A tropical herb in the Zingiberaceae (ginger) family.
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Edible Uses
Used as a spice.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Papua, Papua New Guinea, PNG, SE Asia,
Synonyms
Alpinia brevituba Valeton
Also Known As
Jiwi
References (2)
- Wiriadinata, H., Ethnobotany of Economic Plants in the Baliem Valley, Jayawijaya, Irian Jaya, Indonesian Institute of Science, Bogor, Indonesia (As Alpinia brevituba)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
