Hornstedtia paludosa
(Blume) K.Schum.
Zingiberaceae
Alpinia paludosa (Blume) D.Dietr.
Amomum paludosum (Blume) K.Schum.
Cardamomum palludosum (Blume) Kuntze
Donacodes paludosa Blume
Elettaria paludosa (Blume) Miq.
Zingiber insipidum Noronha
Common Name:
General Information
Hornstedtia paludosa is a robust perennial plant producing a cluster of leafy, unbranched stems up to 3 metres tall. The stems grow from woody, branching rhizomes that are held above the soil level by means of short stilt-roots[
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The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
Southeast Asia - Indonesia (Java)
Habitat
Common in mountain forests at elevations between 1,000 - 2,500 metres[
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Properties
| Edibility Rating |  |
| Habit | Perennial |
| Height | 2.50 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
Seed clusters are eaten raw or candied[
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- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
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Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
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Ajna Fern
with help from
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