Ligun, Ubu abang
Zingiber longipedunculatum
Family: Zingiberaceae
What it is like
A ginger family herb. It has red flowers growing out of ground. Large leaves alternating. Edible stems.
There are about 100-150 Zingiber species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in Borneo.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Stems, vegetable
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Zingiber longipedunculatum var. lambirense S. Sakai & Nagam.;