Crepe ginger
Cheilocostus speciosus

Family: Costaceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It suits shady places. In Sikkim it grows between 300-1,800 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Nepal, Northeastern India, Sikkim

How it is used for food

The seedlings are cooked and eaten. The rhizomes are boiled and eaten.

Edible parts

Seedlings, rhizomes, roots, stem, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Betlauri, Cheki kanda, Gaigobara, Harduli, Keukand

Synonyms

Costus speciosus (J. Koenig) Sm.; and many others