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

Species

Angiosperms > Zingiberales > Zingiberaceae > Aframomum

Characteristics

A ginger family plant. It has a slender rhizome and a very short flower stalk. The leafy stems grow 4 m tall. They have a reddish tinge. The flowers are pale red to orange-yellow. The fruit have narrow grooves and are edible. The seeds are shiny.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
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Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature height (meter) 4.0
Root system rhizome
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Environment

It is a tropical plant. It grows in forest and forest clearings.
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-12

Usage

The pulp of the fruit is eaten raw.
Uses medicinal
Edible fruits
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Cultivation

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Distribution

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

Conservation status

Aframomum sulcatum threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0000338117
COL ID 65DLK
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Synonyms

Aframomum sulcatum Amomum sulcatum