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Etlingera elatior (Jack) R.M.Sm.
flowers
| No | Description | Information |
| 1 | Unique ID | |
| 2 | Species common name | Kencong. Kincung. Kecombrang. Honje. Siala. Bunga Rias. Bunga Kantan. Bunga Sikala. Asam Cekala (Indonesia); Torch Ginger. Painted Net Leaf. Nerve Plant (English). |
| 3 | Synonym | Nicolaia elatior(Jack) Horan. |
| Nicolaia magnifica (Roscoe) K.Schum. ex Valeton | ||
| Nicolaia speciosa(Blume) Horan. | ||
| Amomum magnificum(Roscoe) Benth. & Hook.f. ex B.D.Jacks. | ||
| Cardamomum speciosum(Blume) Kuntze | ||
| 4 | Family | Zingiberaceae |
| 5 | Part of plant used | Flowers |
| 6 | Main collector | E. Sinaga |
| 7 | Location | Bandung. West Java |
| 8 | Plant habitat | Terestrial. Gardens. House yards |
| 9 | Cultivated (Y/N) | Yes (as spice plant) |
| 10 | Traditional medicinal uses | Process as healthy drink to increase energy and help digestive process. The essential oils are used as a therapeutic agent for treating sore throats. sea and travel sickness. and relieve cramps and rheumatic pains. |
| 11 | Antifungal Test | |
| 12 | Antibacterial Test | |
| 13 | Antioxidant Test |