Hornstedtia rumphii
(Sm.) Valeton
Zingiberaceae
Common Name:
General Information
Hornstedtia rumphii is a robust perennial plant producing a cluster of unbranched, leafy stems up to 5 metres tall. The stems grow from a woody, branched rhizome[
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The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
Southeast Asia - Indonesia (Kalimantan, Moluccas)
Habitat
Lowland forests, growing on heavy moist soils, usually in dense groups[
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Properties
Edibility Rating | |
Habit | Perennial |
Height | 4.00 m |
Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
Seed clusters are eaten raw or candied[
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- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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- Author
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- http://proseanet.org/
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- 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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