| Collector | Christensen, H. M. |
| Number | 11 |
| Collected with | F. L. Apu |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Subpart | SARAWAK |
| County | |
| Locality | 4th division, Kelabit Highlands. Disturbed swampy area with dominant growth of Phaeomeria speciosa, in Pa Dalih area |
| Coordinates | 3° 40' N 115° 50' E |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 950 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 950 |
| Start date | 1993/03/19 |
| End date | 1993/03/19 |
| Family | Zingiberaceae |
| Identification | Etlingera elatior (Jack) R.M. Sm. |
| Determined by | Poulsen, A. D. |
| Identification qualifier | |
| Field notes | Stems may be taller than 6 m and leaves longer than 90 cm. Flowers borne on top of 1 -1,30 m tall stems with no leaves present. Mature fruits 3 cm dia. and pale red-orange. Uses: The fruit is eaten - very fresh and sourish, the shoot and the young flowers are eaten raw or cooked as a sidedish or as an aromatic spice. Name in Kelabit language: The name used depends on which part you intend to use.The flower is called Busok Ludu. The fruit is called Buah Salah and the shoot is called Ubud Salah. |
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