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Alpinia padacanca

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. It occurs in Sulawesi.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, SE Asia


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Languas padacanca (Valeton ex K. Heyne) Burkill;