Aframomum giganteum
(Oliv. & D. Hanb.) K.Schum.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAframomum giganteum is a species of plant in the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It was described by Daniel Oliver and D.Hanb. and got its current name from Karl Moritz Schumann.
Description
A ginger family herb from tropical regions in the Aframomum genus, which contains about 50 species.
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Edible Uses
The leaves and seeds are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, Congo R, Gabon, Guinea, Guinée, Nigeria, West Africa,
Notes
There are about 50 Aframomum species.
Synonyms
Aframomum giganteum var. puberulifolium KoechlinAmomum giganteum Oliv. & D. Hanb.Cardamomum giganteum (Oliver & D. Hanb.) Kuntze
References (7)
- e-monocot.org/taxon/urn:kew.org:wcs:taxon:218375
- H. G. A. Engler, Pflanzenr. IV, 46(Heft 20):212. 1904
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 225
- Moutsambote, J., 1996, Vegetation forestiere et plantes alimentaires de la region de la Sangha. Chp. 11 of Bien Manger et Bien Vivre. ORSTOM p 119
- Nkeoua, G., 1999, Donnees sur les produits forestieres non ligneux en Republique du Congo. FAO. p 18
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- Vivien, J., & Faure, J.J., 1996, Fruitiers Sauvages d'Afrique. Especes du Cameroun. CTA p 369
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
