Etlingera linguiformis

Family: Zingiberaceae

What it is like

A ginger family herb.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The rhizome is added to a number of cooked dishes.

Edible parts

Rhizome, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Pullei manbi

Synonyms

Achasma linguiforme (Roxb.) Loes.; Alpinia linguiformis Roxb.; Amomum linguiforme (Roxb.) Baker; Cardamomum linguiforme (Roxb.) Kuntze; Elettaria linguiformis (Roxb.) Schult.; Gethrya linguiformis (Roxb.) Sweet [Invalid]; Hornstedtia linguiformis (Roxb.) K. Schum.;