Red torch Ginger, Philippine waxflower

Where does Red torch Ginger grow?

Found in: Africa, Asia, Australia, Caribbean, Central America, China, Costa Rica, Ghana, Hawaii, Honduras, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Marquesas, Mauritius, Mexico, Myanmar, North America, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, Puerto Rico, SE Asia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, United States, West Africa

Notes: There are about 60-70 Etlingera species.

Status: The flowers are sold in markets.

Growing Red torch Ginger, Philippine waxflower

Cultivation: Plants can be grown by seed or division. It can be grown from sections of the rhizome that have formed shoots. They need to be spaced 1-2 m apart.

Edible Uses: The flowers have a spicy flavour. They taste similar to Vietnamese mint. The flowers are chopped and served raw as a vegetable. The unopened flower buds are eaten in Asia. They are used to flavour curries. The young shoots and flowers are eaten raw. The flowers can also be cut into small pieces and mixed with cooked dishes and curries. The fruit are sour and mixed with other vegetables for flavouring. The ripe seeds are eaten uncooked.

Nutrition Info

Red torch Ginger, Philippine waxflower Photos

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