| Common Names |
Lesser Galangal, Chinese Ginger, Kah |
| Family |
Zingiberaceae (Ginger Family) |
| Origin |
Southeast Asia (likely southern China) |
| Plant Type |
Culinary and Medicinal Rhizome Plant |
| Life Cycle |
Perennial in tropical zones |
| Food Forest Layer |
Herbaceous Layer / Understory |
| Mature Size |
3–5 ft tall and wide |
| Light |
Part Shade to Full Sun |
| Water Needs |
Moderate to High |
| Harvest Season |
Year-round in tropical zones; fall in others |
| Time to Harvest |
8–12 months from planting |
| Self-Fertile |
Yes |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Zones |
USDA Zones 8B–11 (protect in 8B during frost) |
| Florida Native |
No |
| Propagation |
Rhizome Division |
| Seasonal Characteristics |
Evergreen in tropical zones; dies back in frost |
