Aframomum giganteum
Family: Zingiberaceae
What it is like
A ginger family herb.
There are about 50 Aframomum species.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, Congo R, Gabon, Guinea, Guinée, Nigeria, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Aframomum giganteum var. puberulifolium Koechlin; Amomum giganteum Oliv. & D. Hanb.; Cardamomum giganteum (Oliver & D. Hanb.) Kuntze;