Thevunga, Waxflower
Etlingera cevuga

Family: Zingiberaceae

What it is like

A herb. It is a ginger family plant. It keeps growing from year to year. The leaves are simple and opposite. They are sword shaped. The flowers are funnel shaped and are in groups.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows best in moist sandy soil.

Countries/locations it is found in

American Samoa, Fiji (country/location of origin), Hawaii, Marquesas, Pacific, Samoa (country/location of origin), Society Islands, USA, Vanuatu

How it is used for food

Leaves are used in curry. The seeds are used to scent coconut oil.

Edible parts

Leaves - flavouring, seeds - scent

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bwin

Synonyms

Amomum cevuga Seem.; Amomum vignaui Rech.; Cardamomum cevuga (Seem.) Kuntze; Geanthus cevuga (Seem.) Loesner; Geanthus vugnaui (Rech.) Loes.;