Aframomum exscapum
Also known as: Aframomum cuspidatum (Gagnep.) K.Schum. +8 more
- Aframomum cuspidatum (Gagnep.) K.Schum.
- Aframomum leonense K.Schum.
- Aframomum oleraceum A.Chev.
- Alexis bifurca Salisb.
- Alexis grandiflora (Sm.) Salisb.
- Amomum cuspidatum Gagnep.
- Amomum exscapum Sims
- Amomum grandiflorum Sm.
- Cardamomum grandiflorum (Sm.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Zingiberaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Aframomum exscapum is a herbaceous perennial within the Zingiberaceae family. It originates in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
West Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Guinea, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Sierra Leone
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Windward Is.