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

Species

Angiosperms > Zingiberales > Zingiberaceae > Aframomum

Characteristics

A ginger family herb. It has a creeping rhizome or underground stem. It grows 3 m tall. The leaves are bluish-white underneath. The flowers can be in a cluster at the base of the stem. The fruit are narrow and pear shaped and 8 cm long.
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Inflorescences very short, in a cluster at the base of the stem or disposed on a creeping shoot, about 2-flowered
Bracts closely imbricate, gradually increasing from the base upwards
Petaloid staminode reddish or magenta, 21/4 in. diam.
Fruits narrowly pear-shaped 3 in. long.
A herb with a creeping rhizome
Leaves bluish white beneath
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
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Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature height (meter) 3.0
Root system rhizome
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Environment

It is a tropical plant.
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-12

Usage

The fruit including seeds are eaten raw as a fruit. The seeds are used as a flavouring.
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Edible fruits seeds
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Distribution

Aframomum subsericeum world distribution map, present in Central African Republic, Congo, Cabo Verde, and Gabon

Conservation status

Aframomum subsericeum threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0000338113
COL ID 65DLN
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Synonyms

Amomum subsericeum Cardamomum subsericeum Aframomum subsericeum

Lower taxons

Aframomum subsericeum subsp. subsericeum