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General Information

Amomum gracile is a perennial plant producing slender, leafy stems up to 110cm tall, occasionally to 200cm. The stems are produced from a poorly developed, creeping rhizome[].
The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local medicinal use.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southeast Asia - Indonesia (Sumatra, Java)

Habitat

Often found in teak forest, at elevations below 100 metres[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Habit	Perennial
Height	1.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The fruits are chewed to treat nausea and indigestion[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -

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