Hornstedtia havilandii
Hornstedtia havilandii, also known as panyun (in Iban) or telidus (in Sabah), is a species of flowering plant, a perennial tropical forest herb in the ginger family, that is endemic to Borneo.[1]
| Hornstedtia havilandii | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Zingiberales |
| Family: | Zingiberaceae |
| Genus: | Hornstedtia |
| Species: | H. havilandii |
| Binomial name | |
| Hornstedtia havilandii | |
Description
The species grows as a clump of leafy shoots forming pseudostems to 3–4 m in height from branching rhizomes. The inflorescence, 20–40 cm tall, rises directly from the rhizome. The flowers are red with white lips. The rectangular, edible fruits, 3 x 1.5 cm, ripen cream to yellow, containing many small black seeds in a translucent whitish aril.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species is found in the lowland and mixed dipterocarp forest, as well as riparian forest, at elevations of up to 1,000 m.[1]
Usage
The species is rarely cultivated. The fruits have a passionfruit flavour and are eaten raw. The shoots may be cooked and eaten as a vegetable.[1]
References
- Lamb, Anthony (2019). A guide to wild fruits of Borneo. Kota Kinabalu: Natural History Publications (Borneo). p. 274. ISBN 978-983-812-191-0.