Aframomum strobilaceum (Sm.) Hepper

Species

Angiosperms > Zingiberales > Zingiberaceae > Aframomum

Characteristics

A ginger family herb. It has leafy stems that grow 1-2 m tall. The flowers are white. The fruit are bright red.
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A forest herb with leafy stems 3-5 ft. high
Fruits scarlet.
Flowers white
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature height (meter) 0.96 - 1.76
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Environment

It is a tropical plant. It grows as an understorey plant in the forest.
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-12

Usage

The seeds are used as a substitute for cardamom.
Uses animal food medicinal
Edible seeds
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Distribution

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

Conservation status

Aframomum strobilaceum threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0000338112
COL ID 65DLM
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Synonyms

Amomum strobilaceum Aframomum simiarum Aframomum erythrostachyum Amomum palustre Cardamomum palustre Aframomum strobilaceum