Hornstedtia pininga
(Blume) Valeton
Zingiberaceae
Alpinia pininga (Blume) D.Dietr.
Cardamomum pininga (Blume) Kuntze
Donacodes pininga Blume
Elettaria pininga (Blume) Miq.
Geanthus piningi Reinw. ex Blume
Zingiber ramosum Noronha
Common Name:
General Information
Hornstedtia pininga is a perennial plant producing a cluster of unbranched leafy stems up to 3 metres tall. The stems are produced from a woody, branched rhizome that is supported above soil level by means of stilt roots that can be 30 - 200 cm long. The plant sometimes climbs up trees[
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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 - Malaysia (Sarawak), Indonesia.
Habitat
Forests, at elevations from 700 - 1,500 metres[
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Properties
| Edibility Rating |  |
| Habit | Perennial |
| Height | 2.50 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
A very variable species, several varieties are distinguished[
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Edible Uses
Seed clusters are eaten raw or candied[
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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,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
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