Alpinia malaccensis

Alpinia malaccensis
Alpinia malaccensis plant
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Zingiberaceae
Genus: Alpinia
Species:
A. malaccensis
Binomial name
Alpinia malaccensis
Synonyms
  • Buekia malaccensis (Burm.f.) Raeusch.
  • Catimbium malaccense (Burm.f.) Holttum
  • Costus malaccensis Koenig
  • Languas malaccensis (Burm.f.) Merr.
  • Maranta malaccensis Burm.f.

Alpinia malaccensis is a plant in the family Zingiberaceae cultivated for ornamental and medicinal purposes. It is a native of Indonesia and Malaysia.[2] An oil is obtained from its leaves and rhizomes.[3] It has many medicinal properties.[4]

References

  1. ^ Olander, S.B. (2020). "Alpinia malaccensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T117226914A124278668. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T117226914A124278668.en. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Alpinia Malaccensis Seeds (Ginger Seeds)". Archived from the original on 2014-07-26. Retrieved 2013-03-21.
  3. ^ Oyen, L. P. A.; Nguyẽ̂n, Xuân Dũng (1999). Plant Resources of South East Asia -. Yayasan Pustaka Obor Indonesia. p. 61. ISBN 978-979-8316-24-1.
  4. ^ "Alpinia malaccensis (Burm.f.) Roscoe | Medicinal Plants in Sri Lanka". Archived from the original on 2012-01-26. Retrieved 2013-03-21.
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