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General Information

Hornstedtia rumphii is a robust perennial plant producing a cluster of unbranched, leafy stems up to 5 metres tall. The stems grow from a woody, branched rhizome[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southeast Asia - Indonesia (Kalimantan, Moluccas)

Habitat

Lowland forests, growing on heavy moist soils, usually in dense groups[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Habit	Perennial
Height	4.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

Seed clusters are eaten raw or candied[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -

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