Aframomum elliotii (Baker) K.Schum.

Species

Angiosperms > Zingiberales > Zingiberaceae > Aframomum

Characteristics

A ginger family herb. It develops flowers from the base of the stem. The flowering stem is stout and about 25 cm long. The flowers are in a cluster. They have a vanilla scent. The fruit are red and shiny.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
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Foliage retention evergreen
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It is a tropical plant. It grows in shady woodlands. It grows in swamp forest and near the banks of swamps.
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-12

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Edible seeds
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Distribution

Aframomum elliotii world distribution map, present in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone

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WFO ID wfo-0000338061
COL ID 65DJQ
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Synonyms

Aframomum elliotii Amomum elliotii