Plagiostachys strobilifera

Family: Zingiberaceae

What it is like

A ginger family herb.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Malaysia, Sarawak, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, stem, fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Banjang

Synonyms

Alpinia brachypoda K. Schum.; Alpinia strobilifera Baker; Languas brachypoda (K. Schum.) Merr.; Plagiostachys borneensis Ridl.; Plagiostachys brachypoda (K. Schum.) Loes.;