Alpinia javanica

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, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, rhizome - spice

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kantan hutan, Puar putih, Tepus putih

Synonyms

Alpinia blumei D. Dietr.; Alpinia campanaria Ridl.; Alpinia involucrata Griff.; Alpinia javanica var. colorata Ridl.; Costus malaccensis Retz.; Languas javanica Burkill;