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serkkom

Scientific Name: Amomum gracile

Family: Zingiberaceae

Category: Monocot

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Amomum gracile: Unveiling the Serkkom

Amomum gracile, commonly known as serkkom, belongs to the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. This page provides an overview of this plant, covering its taxonomy, uses, and other interesting details.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Amomum gracile Blume
  • Common Name: serkkom
  • Family: Zingiberaceae (Ginger Family)
  • Order: Zingiberales
  • Genus: Amomum Roxb. (Cardamom)
  • Synonym: Amomum kepulaga Sprague & Burkill

Economic Importance

  • Food additive: used as a flavoring agent.
  • Medicinal Uses: traditionally used in folklore medicine, particularly in Southeast Asia.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The serkkom is described as being large in size.
  • It exhibits a pink-white coloring in the summer.
  • It is an evergreen plant, retaining its leaves throughout the year.

Database Information

  • Symbol: AMGR9