Edible Plants of the World

Resurrection lily, Aromatic ginger

A tropical plant. It grows in open areas in S China. It grows in open forests up to 1,000 m above sea level. It needs a temperature above 18°C. It needs a fertile soil. In Yunnan.

Also known as:

Bithiphaknur, Cekur, Chandramula, Chandramulika, Chandumula, Chikur, Dia lien, Galanga, Kachchura, Kacholakilangu, Kacholam, Kachoram, Kachri, Kapur-kachri, Katjulam, Kenchur, Kencur, Kesul, Kursa-gamon, Prao hom, Proh hom, Saa jiang, Sand ginger, Shan mai, Sonfwira, Sugandhavacha

Synonyms

Edible Portion

Where does Resurrection lily grow?

Found in: Africa, Asia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hawaii, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Northeastern India, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Taiwan, Thailand, United States, Vietnam, West Africa

Notes: There are about 50 Kaempferia species.

Status: It is widely cultivated in SE Asia. It is sold in markets.

Growing Resurrection lily, Aromatic ginger

Cultivation: It is grown from rhizome or tuber cuttings. It can be grown from seeds.

Edible Uses: The rhizomes and leaves are eaten as a condiment. The rhizomes are dried and pounded and used as a substitute for turmeric. They are used in fish curries and also served as a raw vegetable. The rhizomes are also pickled. They are used to flavour rice. The young shoots are cooked as a vegetable.

Nutrition Info

per 100g edible portion

Edible Part Energy (kcal) Protein (g) Iron (mg) Vitamin A (ug) Vitamin c (mg) Zinc (mg) % Water
Leaves 23 2.5 - - 11 - 91.1

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