Aframomum laurentii

Family: Zingiberaceae

What it is like

A ginger family plant. It is a herb that keeps growing from year to year. It grows 2 m tall. The leaves are alternate and oblong. They are 30 cm long by 9 cm wide. The flowers are large and pink. The fruit are red berries.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows near the edge of forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw. The fruit are also cooked and used as a tea substitute drink. The flowers are cooked and used as a flavouring.

Edible parts

Fruit - spice, flowers - flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Amekpi, Asia, Atuase, Bongongoo, Hohombo, Isekeleke, Itungulu, Lidulu, Lihoho, Limbalu, Loole, Losokele, Lososo, Matungulu, Mitafi, Osomboko, Soso, Tondo

Synonyms

Amomum laurentii De Wild. & T. Durand;