Edible: Seedlings, Rhizomes, Roots, Stem, Leaves
A herb.
It is a tropical plant. It suits shady places. In Sikkim it grows between 300-1,800 m above sea level.
Common Names: Crepe ginger, Betlauri, Cheki kanda, Gaigobara, Harduli, Keukand
Synonyms:
Costus speciosus (J. Koenig) Sm.;
and many others