Amomum calophrys
K.Schum.
Zingiberaceae
Common Name:
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[
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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[
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The seed-coat and very young stem are sometimes directly used as a pungent condiment[
310- Title
- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://proseanet.org/
- Publisher
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- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
].
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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