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General Information

Amomum blumeanum is a perennial plant producing robust, leafy stems up to 2 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 - Indonesia (Java).

Habitat

Primary forests, usually along the sides of streams, at elevations up to 650 metres[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Habit	Perennial
Height	1.50 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

The raw fruits are eaten as an acid-flavoured snack[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -

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