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Kaempferia galanga L.

Aromatic Ginger · Zingiberaceae

Also known as Kaempferia marginata. Common names: Cutcherry, Sand ginger.

Kaempferia galanga, commonly known as kencur, aromatic ginger, sand ginger, cutcherry, or resurrection lily, is a monocotyledonous plant in the ginger family, and one of four plants called galangal.

ZingiberaceaePerennial
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About Aromatic Ginger

Kaempferia galanga, commonly known as kencur, aromatic ginger, sand ginger, cutcherry, or resurrection lily, is a monocotyledonous plant in the ginger family, and one of four plants called galangal. It is found primarily in open areas in Indonesia, southern China, Taiwan, Cambodia, and India, but is also widely cultivated throughout Southeast Asia.

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Growing guide coming soon. Our editors haven't written verified care details for this plant yet. Native range and classification are shown below.
Native rangeAssam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China South-Central, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam
ToxicityPets: Not documented · People: Not documented
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