Alpinia roxburghii

Family: Zingiberaceae

What it is like

A ginger family herb. The leaves are 30-45 cm long b 5-10 cm wide. They are broadly sword shaped. They are hairy underneath. The flowers are in simple groups. There is a pale brown to purple bract over each flower. The flowers are red and yellow at the centre. The fruit are round capsules with many seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bangladesh, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Medicine

How it is grown

Its other names

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Synonyms

Alpinia blepharocalyx K. Schum.; Alpinia bracteata Roxb. [Illegitimate]; Languas blepharocalyx (K. Schum.) Hand.-Mazz.;