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Aframomum flavum

Lock

Zingiberaceae Edible: Fruit

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North Carolina Zoological Park (NCZP-)

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Aframomum flavum is a species in the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It was first described by John Michael Lock.

Description

A herb in the ginger family (Zingiberaceae) found in tropical regions. The fruits are traditionally sucked as food.

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Edible Uses

The fruits are sucked.

Traditional Uses

The fruit are sucked.

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Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa,

Also Known As

Ebebe

References (1)

  • Zapfack, L., et al, 2001, Ethnobotanical Survey of the Takamanda Forest Reserve. Consultancy Report PROFA, Cameroon. p 30

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