Aframomum pilosum (Oliv. & D.Hanb.) K.Schum.

Species

Angiosperms > Zingiberales > Zingiberaceae > Aframomum

Characteristics

Very short bracteate 1-flowered inflorescences at the base of the stem
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A herb 6-8 ft. high
Labellum yellow.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
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Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature height (meter) 1.83 - 2.44
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Usage

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Cultivation

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Distribution

Aframomum pilosum world distribution map, present in Gabon and Nigeria

Conservation status

Aframomum pilosum threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0000338099
COL ID 65DLY
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Synonyms

Amomum pilosum Cardamomum pilosum Aframomum pilosum