| Family | Zingiberaceae |
|---|---|
| Local Name | Akbab (Kankana-ey, Bontoc) |
| Habit | Herb |
| Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Special Notes | Rhizomes creeping |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | MEDICINAL: used to treat loose bowel movement (LBM); FOOD: processed or preserved into wine; |
| Collected from | Poblacion (Central), Kibungan, Benguet, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). |
| Collector(s) | Racquel Chua-Barcelo |
