Hornstedtia scyphifera (J.Koenig) Steud.

Species

Angiosperms > Zingiberales > Zingiberaceae > Hornstedtia

Characteristics

A ginger family herb or shrub.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
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Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Environment

It is a tropical plant.
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Usage

The fruit have a sweet sour taste. The white shoots are cooked as a vegetable for flavour.
Uses medicinal
Edible fruits shoots
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Cultivation

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Images

Flower

Hornstedtia scyphifera flower picture by Daniel Barthelemy (cc-by-nc)
Hornstedtia scyphifera flower picture by Daniel Barthelemy (cc-by-nc)
Hornstedtia scyphifera flower picture by Daniel Barthelemy (cc-by-nc)

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0000443200
COL ID 3MQ35
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Synonyms

Amomum scyphiferum Stenochasma urceolare Hornstedtia scyphus Cardamomum scyphus Greenwaya scyphiferus Hornstedtia scyphifera

Lower taxons

Hornstedtia scyphifera var. grandis Hornstedtia scyphifera var. scyphifera Hornstedtia scyphifera var. fusiformis