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General Information

Amomum calophrys is a perennial plant, producing leafy stems up tp 3 metres tall from an underground rhizome.
The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use as a food.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southeast Asia - eastern Indonesia

Habitat

Mountainous areas[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Habit	Perennial
Height	2.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

The fruits and inner part of the petioles are cut into small pieces, pickled in vinegar and subsequently added to food as a pungent condiment[].
The seed-coat and very young stem are sometimes directly used as a pungent condiment[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -

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