Alpinia mutica Roxb., Asiat. Res. 11: 354 (1810).
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| Alpinia mutica Roxb., Photo by Tomoki Sando |
its native range is S. India, Indo-China to Malesia.
Vietnamese name:
Riềng không mũi
Latin Name:
Alpinia mutica Roxb.
Synonym Name:
Alpinia korthalsii K.Schum.
Alpinia laxiflora Gagnep.
Catimbium muticum (Roxb.) Holttum
Languas korthalsii (K.Schum.) Merr.
Languas laxiflora (Gagnep.) Merr.
Languas mutica (Roxb.) Merr.
Renealmia mutica (Roxb.) Salisb.
Family:
Zingiberaceae
Description:
It has no relationship with cardamom, but the large, glossy leaves emit a spicy scent when crushed, similar to green cardamom. The plant is used ornamentally as a lush understory filler, forming dense tufts reaching 1 to 2 m (3 to 7 ft) high and spanning 1 m (3 ft). It can also be grown in containers of 35 L (9 gal) or more. In spring it produces beautiful long clusters of flowers—white and shell-shaped, with bright yellow and red-veined lips. Its numerous fruits are also attractive—orange-red and round with short hairs
Flowers:
Spring
Distribution:
Borneo, India, Jawa, Malaya, Myanmar, Sulawesi, Thailand, Vietnam (Dong Nai, Ho Chi Minh City).
Ecological:
Gows naturally along streams, along streams, under forest canopy, where humus is moist.
Cultivation:
Climate: Quite cold tolerant. Grows well anywhere in Australia.
Light conditions: Full sun to part shade
Growth habit: Clumping, very bushy
Growing conditions: Moist well drained soil, rich in organic matter
Uses:
In Malaysia, the rhizome is mixed with drinking water to treat stomach pain and stomach pain.
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