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Aframomum
''Aframomum'' is a genus in the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It is widespread across tropical Africa as well as on some islands of the Indian Ocean (Madagascar, Seychelles, and Mauritius). It is represented by approximately 50 species. It is larger than other genera in its family. Its species are perennials and produce colorful flowers. ''Aframomum melegueta ''Aframomum melegueta'' is a species in the ginger family, Zingiberaceae, and closely related to cardamom. Its seeds are used as a spice (ground or whole); it imparts a pungent, black-pepper-like flavor with hints of citrus. It is commonl ...'' (Melegueta pepper) is an economically important edible crop in West Africa. Species Species are: See also * Amomum References Zingiberaceae genera {{Zingiberales-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aframomum Corrorima
''Aframomum corrorima'' is a species of flowering plant in the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It's a herbaceous perennial that produces leafy stems 1–2 meters tall from rhizomatous roots. The alternately-arranged leaves are dark green, 10–30 cm long and 2.5–6 cm across, elliptical to oblong in shape. Pink flowers are borne near the ground and give way to red, fleshy fruits containing shiny brown seeds, which are typically 3–5 mm in diameter. The spice, known as Ethiopian cardamom, false cardamom, or ''korarima'', is obtained from the plant's seeds (usually dried), and is extensively used in Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine. It is an ingredient in ''berbere'', '' mitmita'', ''awaze'', and other spice mixtures, and is also used to flavor coffee. Its flavor is comparable to that of the closely related ''Elettaria cardamomum'' or green cardamom. In Ethiopian herbal medicine, the seeds are used as a tonic, carminative, and laxative. The plant is native to Tanzani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aframomum Zambesiacum
''Aframomum zambesiacum'' is a species in the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. Its common name is nangawo. It is native to Kimalila, part of the southern highlands in Tanzania. ''A. zambesiacum'' grows in upland and secondary forests, often near water, between altitudes of . ''Aframomum zambesiacum'' is a leafy plant that grows from a short, branched rhizome. The leafy stems grow in clumps up to tall. 20–50 bee-pollinated Pollination is the transfer of pollen from an anther of a plant to the stigma of a plant, later enabling fertilisation and the production of seeds, most often by an animal or by wind. Pollinating agents can be animals such as insects, birds, a ... flowers are borne in heads arising from the base of the shoots. Petals are white with a large crimson patch at the base. The red fruits are oval, long and wide with prominent ridges running from top to bottom. Seeds are shiny and dark-brown. Notes References * * zambesiacum Plants described ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aframomum Melegueta
''Aframomum melegueta'' is a species in the ginger family, Zingiberaceae, and closely related to cardamom. Its seeds are used as a spice (ground or whole); it imparts a pungent, black-pepper-like flavor with hints of citrus. It is commonly known as grains of paradise, melegueta pepper, Guinea grains, ''ossame'', or ''fom wisa'', and is confused with alligator pepper. The term Guinea pepper has also been used, but is most often applied to ''Xylopia aethiopica'' ( grains of Selim). It is native to West Africa, which is sometimes named the Pepper Coast (or Grain Coast) because of this commodity. It is also an important cash crop in the Basketo district of southern Ethiopia. Characteristics ''Aframomum melegueta'' is an herbaceous perennial plant native to swampy habitats along the West African coast. Its trumpet-shaped, purple flowers develop into pods long, containing numerous small, reddish-brown seeds. The pungent, peppery taste of the seeds is caused by aromatic k ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aframomum Daniellii
''Aframomum daniellii'', also known as African cardamom, is a species in the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It was first described by Joseph Dalton Hooker Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker (30 June 1817 – 10 December 1911) was a British botanist and explorer in the 19th century. He was a founder of geographical botany and Charles Darwin's closest friend. For twenty years he served as director of t ..., and got its current name from Karl Moritz Schumann. Range ''Aframomum daniellii'' is found in West tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to the Central African Republic, south to Angola. Use A. daniellii is traditionally used as a spice in the regions of Africa it is native. The plant is also used for medicinal purposes as a laxative, anti-parasitic, and to fight other microbial infections. In Cameroon, many dietary spices are used by traditional healers to cure several diseases such as cancer and microbial infections. Aframomum daniellii, Dichrostachys cinerea and Echinops giga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aframomum Angustifolium
''Aframomum angustifolium'', known as "wild cardamom" in English, is a species in the ginger family Zingiberaceae that grows in tropical Africa and in Madagascar. In Madagascar, it is known as ''longoza'', due to its use as a source of energy during long hunting treks (''lona'' "long hours", and ''hoza'' "to experience diificulties"). The species name, ''angustifolium'', means "narrow-leaved" in Latin. It is herbaceous and like other plants of this family, its erect "stems" consist of layered tubular leaf bases. The fruit is a berry A berry is a small, pulpy, and often edible fruit. Typically, berries are juicy, rounded, brightly colored, sweet, sour or tart, and do not have a stone or pit, although many pips or seeds may be present. Common examples are strawberries, raspb ... containing many seeds surrounded by sugary-sweet and sour edible pulp. The crushed seeds are also used as a peppery spice. The leaves are also used as disposable receptacles for eating rice. Refere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aframomum Geocarpum
''Aframomum geocarpum'' is a species in the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It was first described by John Michael Lock and J.B. Hall. Range ''Aframomum geocarpum'' is native to West Africa, from Sierra Leone to Ghana. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q15318339 geocarpum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aframomum Alpinum
''Aframomum alpinum'' is a monocotyledonous plant species that was first described by François Gagnepain, and given its current name by Karl Moritz Schumann. ''Aframomum alpinum'' is part of the genus Aframomum ''Aframomum'' is a genus in the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It is widespread across tropical Africa as well as on some islands of the Indian Ocean (Madagascar, Seychelles, and Mauritius). It is represented by approximately 50 species. It i ... and the family Zingiberaceae. Range The species is found in the undergrowth of montane forest from 1200 to 1700 meters in Tanzania. References H.G.A.Engler (ed.), 1904 ''In: Pflanzenr. , IV, 46: 220'' {{Taxonbar, from=Q15318164 alpinum Flora of Tanzania ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aframomum Cereum
''Aframomum cereum'' is a monocotyledonous plant species in the family Zingiberaceae that was first described by Joseph Dalton Hooker Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker (30 June 1817 – 10 December 1911) was a British botanist and explorer in the 19th century. He was a founder of geographical botany and Charles Darwin's closest friend. For twenty years he served as director of t ..., and got its current name from Karl Moritz Schumann. References H.G.A.Engler (ed.), 1904 ''In: Pflanzenr. , IV, 46: 210'' cereum {{Zingiberales-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aframomum Alboviolaceum
''Aframomum alboviolaceum'' is a monocotyledonous plant species that was first described by Henry Nicholas Ridley, and got its current name from Karl Moritz Schumann. ''Aframomum alboviolaceum'' is part of the genus Aframomum ''Aframomum'' is a genus in the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It is widespread across tropical Africa as well as on some islands of the Indian Ocean (Madagascar, Seychelles, and Mauritius). It is represented by approximately 50 species. It i ... and the family Zingiberaceae. No subspecies are listed in the Catalog of Life. References H.G.A.Engler (ed.), 1904 ''In: Pflanzenr. , IV, 46: 207'' {{Taxonbar, from=Q15318126 alboviolaceum Flora of Africa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aframomum Citratum
''Aframomum citratum'' is a monocotyledonous plant species in the family Zingiberaceae that was first described by C. Pereira, and given its current name by Karl Moritz Schumann. References H.G.A.Engler (ed.), 1904 ''In: Pflanzenr. , IV, 46: 214'' {{Taxonbar, from=Q15317883 citratum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aframomum Aulacocarpos
''Aframomum aulacocarpos'' is a monocotyledonous plant species described by François Pellegrin and Jean Koechlin. ''Aframomum aulacocarpos'' is part of the genus ''Aframomum ''Aframomum'' is a genus in the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It is widespread across tropical Africa as well as on some islands of the Indian Ocean (Madagascar, Seychelles, and Mauritius). It is represented by approximately 50 species. It i ...'' and the family Zingiberaceae. No subspecies are listed in the Catalog of Life. References Pellegr. ex Koechlin, 1964 ''In: in Fl. Gabon 9: 44'' aulacocarpos Flora of Africa Plants described in 1964 Taxa named by François Pellegrin {{zingiberales-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aframomum Arundinaceum
''Aframomum arundinaceum'' is a monocotyledonous plant species that was first described by Daniel Oliver and Daniel Hanbury. It received its current name from Karl Moritz Schumann. ''Aframomum arundinaceum'' is part of the genus Aframomum ''Aframomum'' is a genus in the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It is widespread across tropical Africa as well as on some islands of the Indian Ocean (Madagascar, Seychelles, and Mauritius). It is represented by approximately 50 species. It i ... and the family Zingiberaceae. No subspecies are listed in the Catalog of Life. References H.G.A.Engler (ed.), 1904 ''In: Pflanzenr. , IV, 46: 218'' arundinaceum Flora of Africa {{zingiberales-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
