Aframomum luteoalbum

Family: Zingiberaceae

What it is like

A ginger family herb. The rhizomes are 1 cm thick. The leafy shoots are 2.5 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and 24-40 cm long by 5-8 cm wide. The base is wedge shaped and slightly unequal. There are a few hairs on the midrib. The flower heads are made up of 3-5 flowers. These come from the base of the leafy shoots. The petals are white. The fruit taper towards the ends and are 7 cm long. They have a short beak. The seeds are narrowly oval and 4 mm long by 2 mm wide. They are dark brown and shiny.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in swamp and gallery forests. It grows between 1,100-1,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Kenya, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Amomum luteoalbum K. Schum.;