Aframomum sp. (Aframomum) - Image 5

Botanical name: Aframomum sp.

Common names: Aframomum, Melegueta pepper, Guinea grain, Guinea pepper, Alligator Pepper, Grains of Paradise

Family: Zingiberaceae

Origin: Tropical Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeYellow, orange flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersSpice or herb plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
Aframomum melegueta


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Aframomum melegueta, Grains of Paradise, African Cardamom

Grains of Paradise, African Cardamom. Seeds of this rare Ginger are similar in flavor to cardamom and used as a pungent spice. This Ginger has many bioactives, great for digestive and intestinal health. The plant has many other medicinal values: anti-diabetic and anti-obese mechanisms, aphrodisiac and testosterone boosting properties. Aframomum melegueta may be promising for a spice to add to a diet in hopes of body recomposition. Studies show this spice increases sexual behavior.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
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