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General Information

Amomum ligulatum is a robust perennial plant, producing leafy stems up to 250cm tall from underground rhizomes[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southeast Asia - Malaysia (Borneo).

Habitat

Forests at elevations up to 1,200 metres[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Habit	Perennial
Height	2.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The tender inner pith the of leafy stems is roasted or boiled and then eaten as a remedy for stomach-ache and diarrhoea[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -

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