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General Information

Amomum ochreum is a perennial plant producing leafy shoots 1 - 5 metres tall from a creeping rhizome. New leafy shoots are produced at 5 - 12cm intervals along the rhizome[].
The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use as a food flavouring.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southeast Asia - Malaysia, Indonesia.

Habitat

Not known

Properties

Edibility Rating
Habit	Perennial
Height	2.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

The seeds are used as a substitute for true cardamom but they are reputed to be insipid[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -

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