Alpinia arundelliana

Family: Zingiberaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows about 1-2 m tall. The leaves branch and clasp the stem. The flowers are white and tube shaped. The fruit is a round berry It is blue-black when ripe.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It needs some shade. It grows in rainforest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The leaves are used to tenderise meat.

Edible parts

Rhizomes, leaves, fruit, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Alpinia caerulea var. arundelliana F. M. Bailey;