Conamomum xanthophlebium

Family: Zingiberaceae

What it is like

A plant with an underground stem or rhizome. It has leafy stems 3-4 m tall. These are reddish near the ground. There are 20-26 leaves. They are darker green above. The flowers are pale yellow and red in the centre. They are on a separate shoot close to the ground.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in wet wet tropics in forests. It grows up to 1,300 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

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How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Amomum stenoglossum Baker; Amomum xanthophlebium Baker;