Alpinia Katsumadai vs Alpinia Officinarum

Family

Zingiberaceae

Genus

Alpinia

Primary use

culinary

Alpinia is a genus of flowering plants in the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. Species are native to Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands, where they occur in tropical and subtropical climates. Several species are cultivated as ornamental plants.

Family

Zingiberaceae

Genus

Alpinia

Primary use

culinary

Alpinia officinarum, known as lesser galangal, is a plant in the ginger family, cultivated in Southeast Asia. It originated in China, where its name ultimately derives. It can grow 1.5 to 2 m high, with long leaves and reddish-white flowers. The rhizomes, known as galangal, are v…