Cassumunar Ginger (Zingiber montanum)

FamilyZingiberaceae
Scientific nameZingiber montanum
Common name (English)Cassumunar Ginger
Common name (Malay)/
Identified asIntroduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land

Zingiber montanum, commonly known as cassumunar ginger or bangle ginger, is a perennial rhizomatous herb in the Zingiberaceae family. Native to Southeast Asia, it is cultivated for its aromatic rhizomes, which are used in traditional medicine and occasionally in culinary applications. Traditionally, the rhizomes have been valued for their anti-inflammatory, digestive, analgesic, and antimicrobial properties. With its medicinal, culinary, and cultural significance, Zingiber montanum remains an important species in tropical herbal practices, home gardens, and regional ethnobotanical traditions.