This plant is a native Java plant if in sumatra called kincong that has a height of 5 meters. The smell is very fragrant aroma. In the area of Sumatra kecombrang is used as a spice curry and curry. Picked when the flowers are still buds and pink. Young stems can be sliced smooth, pan-fried or as a mixture of vegetables berkuah.Di the inside of the old trunk there is a white stem that is often called the makeup. This section is used for mixing on chilli or fish / seafood dishes. Fruit kecombrang called honje. The fruit is like a pineapple, pointed and hard. The inside is clear, watery, and small black seeds. It tasted sour. The benefits of kecombrang reduce the smell of grain on the fish / seafood, as well as giving a fresh sour taste in chili, stir fry, and sauce dish.