Native Ginger, Alpinia Caerulea, Is a Particularly Attractive Australian

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Native Ginger, Alpinia caerulea, is a particularly attractive Australian native rainforest understory plant that is now popular not only as a garden plant but also as an indoor plant! This hardy perennial is a native of rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests along the east coast of Australia, from Gosford just north of Sydney, all the way to Cape York in tropical far north Queensland. Native Ginger is related to edible ginger (Zingiber officinale), also to cardamom (Ammomum and Elettaria species), turmeric (Curcuma) and galangal (Alpinia galanga). All belong to the Zingiberaceae, a very large family which includes over 1300 species of perennials with well-developed rhizomes from Australia, Asia, Africa and the Americas. Native Ginger produces creamy white flowers which are followed by an abundance of dark blue globular fruits (capsules). In far north Queensland, these are eaten by Cassowaries. An internet search will provide much information about the many ways in which the Native Ginger can be used, however, we advise caution before trying any of these options. The fleshy outer layer of the blue fruit can apparently be eaten but not the seeds. In some areas, it has been said that Aboriginal tracks could be found by following a trail of discarded seeds. The roots and stems apparently have a ginger flavour and food wrapped in native ginger leaves will take on a gingery flavour during cooking. The fruit, including seeds, can be dried and ground to make a tisane (herbal tea). We have not tried any of these. Look for Native Ginger, currently in fruit, in the Bush Tucker Garden on the southern side of Building F7B and in the garden on the SW corner of Biology Buildings E8A andE8C. Take care not to confuse Native Ginger with the invasive weed Hedychium gardneranum, a tall growing perennial with fragrant creamy yellow flowers. Don't be tempted by its exquisite fragrance to grow this pest. Native Ginger, Alpinia caerulea, in the Bush Tucker Garden at Macquarie University. Map modified from Atlas of Living Australia: http://spatial.ala.org.au/?q=lsid%3Aurn%3Alsid%3Abiodiversity.org.au%3Aapni.taxon%3A301672&qc=data_hub_uid:dh2 Muhammad Masood, Alison Downing, Kevin Downing & Brian Atwell Department of Biological Sciences Monday, 4th August 2014 .

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TAXON: Alpinia galanga (L.) Willd. SCORE: 5.0 RATING: Low Risk Taxon: Alpinia galanga (L.) Willd. Family: Zingiberaceae Common Name(s): false galangal Synonym(s): Languas galanga (L.) Stuntz greater galanga Maranta galanga L. languas Siamese-ginger Thai ginger Assessor: Chuck Chimera Status: Assessor Approved End Date: 16 Jun 2016 WRA Score: 5.0 Designation: L Rating: Low Risk Keywords: Rhizomatous, Naturalized, Edible, Self-Compatible, Pollinator-Limited Qsn # Question Answer Option Answer 101 Is the species highly domesticated? y=-3, n=0 n 102 Has the species become naturalized where grown? 103 Does the species have weedy races? Species suited to tropical or subtropical climate(s) - If 201 island is primarily wet habitat, then substitute "wet (0-low; 1-intermediate; 2-high) (See Appendix 2) High tropical" for "tropical or subtropical" 202 Quality of climate match data (0-low; 1-intermediate; 2-high) (See Appendix 2) Low 203 Broad climate suitability (environmental versatility) y=1, n=0 y Native or naturalized in regions with tropical or 204 y=1, n=0 y subtropical climates Does the species have a history of repeated introductions 205 y=-2, ?=-1, n=0 y outside its natural range? 301 Naturalized beyond native range y = 1*multiplier (see Appendix 2), n= question 205 y 302 Garden/amenity/disturbance weed n=0, y = 1*multiplier (see Appendix 2) n 303 Agricultural/forestry/horticultural weed n=0, y = 2*multiplier (see Appendix 2) n 304 Environmental weed n=0, y = 2*multiplier (see Appendix 2) n 305 Congeneric weed n=0, y = 1*multiplier (see Appendix 2) y 401 Produces spines, thorns or burrs y=1, n=0 n 402 Allelopathic 403 Parasitic y=1, n=0 n 404 Unpalatable to grazing animals 405 Toxic to animals y=1, n=0 n 406 Host for recognized pests and pathogens y=1, n=0 n 407 Causes allergies or is otherwise toxic to humans y=1, n=0 n Creation Date: 16 Jun 2016 (Alpinia galanga (L.) Willd.) Page 1 of 15 TAXON: Alpinia galanga (L.) Willd.
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