Siam cardamom
Wurfbainia compacta
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, Bali, China, India, Indonesia (country/location of origin), Malaysia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Jaavankardemumma
Synonyms
Alpinia striata Link; Amomum cardamomum Willd.; Amomum compactum Sol. ex Maton; Amomum kepulaga Sprague; Zingiber compactum (Sol. ex Maton) Stokes;