Enrich wisdom seed, Sharp leaf galangal
Alpinia oxyphylla

Family: Zingiberaceae

What it is like

A herb with an aroma. It grows 1-3 m tall. The leaves are along the stalk. They are sword shaped and 25-35 cm long by 3-6 cm wide. The flowers are white with red stripes. The are at the ends of the stalks.

It is used in medicine. It has some anticancer properties.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In XTBG Yunnan. In Townsville palmetum.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, China, SE Asia, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The fruit can be eaten or used as a spice.

Edible parts

Fruit - spice, seeds - spice, flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Yi zhi

Synonyms

Amomum amarum F. P. Sm.; Languas oxyphylla (Miq.) Merr.;