Amomum xanthophlebium
Baker
Zingiberaceae
Amomum stenoglossum Baker
Common Name:
General Information
Amomum xanthophlebium is a perennial plant, producing leafy stems up to 5 metres tall from a creeping rhizome[
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The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use as a food.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
Southeast Asia - Malaysia, Indonesia.
Habitat
Forests from the lowland to elevations of 1,300 metres[
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- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
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Properties
| Edibility Rating |  |
| Habit | Perennial |
| Height | 4.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
The flowers are used as a flavouring in curries, in the same way as sambal[
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- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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- Author
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- Website
- http://proseanet.org/
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- 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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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
