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greater galangal
Scientific Name: Alpinia galanga
Family: Zingiberaceae
Category: Monocot
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Greater Galangal (Alpinia galanga)
Greater galangal, also known as Thai galangal, is a rhizomatous herb prized for its culinary and traditional uses in Southeast Asia. It's closely related to ginger and turmeric and is distinguished by its unique flavor profile and larger size compared to lesser galangal.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is a rhizome with a fibrous texture when sliced.
Considerations for Children
- The plant is a rhizome with a fibrous texture when sliced.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Alpinia galanga
- Family: Zingiberaceae (ginger family)
- Synonyms: Languas galanga, Maranta galanga
Common Names
- Greater Galangal
- Thai Galangal
- Siamese Ginger
- Java Galangal
- Galangale
- Kha
- Khaa
- Lengkuas
- Java Root
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Java, Indonesia.
- Widely cultivated in tropical Asia.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Grows to between 1 and 2 meters in height.
- The part of the plant used is the rhizome.
- Described as a perennial herb.
- The rhizome is fibrous.
Uses
- Widely used in Indonesia and Malaysia as a food flavoring and spice.
- A mixture of galangal and lime juice is used as a tonic in parts of Southeast Asia.
Quirky Facts
- Greater galangal is milder in flavor but larger in size compared to lesser galangal. Confusingly, lesser galangal has the more pungent peppery flavor.