Aframomum

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Aframomum
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The nangawo (Aframomum zambesiacum)
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Aframomum

Synonyms[2]
  • Alexis Salisb., without description
  • Marogna Salisb., without description

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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, Mauritius).[2] It is represented by approximately 50 species. It is larger than other genera in its family. Species are perennials and produce colorful flowers.[3]

Species[2]

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References

  1. The genus Aframomum was first published as a taxon in Das Pflanzenreich ["The Plant Kingdom"] IV. 46(Heft 20): 201. 1904, with no type species given. Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
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