Amomum dallachyi
F. Muell.
Native Ginger, Green Ginger, Prickly Ginger
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAmomum dallachyi, commonly known as a green ginger, is a plant in the ginger family that is native to Queensland, Australia.
Description
A ginger family herb up to 4 m high. It forms spreading clumps. The leaves are simple and up to 30-43 cm long and 5 cm wide. They reduce in size up the stem. The flowers are 2-5 cm long by 2 cm wide. They are yellow. They are on a short underground spike among a head of bracts at the base of the plant. The fruit are individual capsules 15-30 mm across in clusters at the base of the plant. They are round and split into 3 lobes. There are numerous seeds inside. They are black. The flesh of the fruit is edible.
Edible Uses
The fruit flesh, rhizome, and root are edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in lowland and rainforest foothills. It needs plenty of water. It does best in shade. It is damaged by frost.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia*,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown by seed or by division of the rhizome.
Notes
There are about 150 Amomum species. They are mostly tropical.
Synonyms
References (10)
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- Cooper W & Cooper W T, 1994, Fruits of the Rain Forest. RD Press p 32
- Cribb, A.B. & J.W., 1976, Wild Food in Australia, Fontana. p 96
- Elliot, W.R., & Jones, D.L., 1982, Encyclopedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation. Vol 2. Lothian. p 184
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- Jackes, B.R., 2001, Plants of the Tropics. Rainforest to Heath. An Identification Guide. James Cook University. p 87
- Jones D, L, 1986, Ornamental Rainforest Plants in Australia, Reed Books, p 266
- Lazarides, M. & Hince, B., 1993, Handbook of Economic Plants of Australia, CSIRO. p 18
- Low, T., 1991, Wild Food Plants of Australia. Australian Nature FieldGuide, Angus & Robertson. p 64
- Scarth-Johnson, V., 2000, National Treasures. Flowering Plants of Cooktown and Northern Australia. Vera Scarth-Johnson Gallery Association. Cooktown, Australia. p 111
