Alpinia elegans

Family: Zingiberaceae

What it is like

A ginger family herb.

There are about 200-230 Alpinia species. They are mostly tropical and subtropical.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The pulp around the seeds is eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit, rhizomes - spice, root, vegetable, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Alpinia gigantea Fern.-Vill.; Alpinia gracilis (Blanco) Rolfe; Hellenia gracilis (Blanco) Hausskn.; Kolowratia elegans C. Presl.; Languas elegans Burkill; Renealmia gracilis Blanco;