Crepe Ginger

Where does Crepe Ginger grow?

Found in: Asia, Australia, Bhutan, Cambodia, Central America, China, Costa Rica, Fiji, Hawaii, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Marquesas, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Northeastern India, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, Samoa, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, United States, Vietnam, West Indies

Notes: It is used as a medicine in Indonesia and China. There are 250 Costus species. They are tropical.

Growing Crepe Ginger

Cultivation: It is grown by seed or by division of the clump.

Edible Uses: The tuberous roots are cooked and eaten. This is normally only when food is scarce. They are sliced and cooked with other vegetables in curries. The young shoots are eaten in soup dishes. The stems are peeled and eaten. The young leaves can be stored for 7-8 days. CAUTION: The roots contain diosgenin a precursor of steroids and hormones for contraceptives.

Nutrition Info

Crepe Ginger Photos

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