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Aframomum sp., Aframomum, Melegueta pepper, Guinea pepper, Alligator Pepper, Grains of Paradise. Aframomum mildbraedii
Aframomum mildbraedii

Aframomum sp.

Aframomum, Melegueta pepper, Guinea pepper, Alligator Pepper, Grains of Paradise
Family: Zingiberaceae
Origin: Tropical Africa
USDA Zone: 9-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeYellow, orange flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersSpice or herb plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

The genus Aframomum is well known in African forests because the bright red, fleshy fruit of several species contain a sweet juicy pulp and is eaten widely by primates and other mammals.

Aframomum melegueta is a herbaceous perennial plant native to swampy habitats along the West African coast. Its trumpet-shaped, purple flowers develop into 5- to 7-cm long pods containing numerous small, reddish-brown seeds.

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.



Aframomum sp., Aframomum, Melegueta pepper, Guinea pepper, Alligator Pepper, Grains of Paradise. Aframomum melegueta
Aframomum melegueta
Aframomum sp., Aframomum, Melegueta pepper, Guinea pepper, Alligator Pepper, Grains of Paradise
Aframomum sp., Aframomum, Melegueta pepper, Guinea pepper, Alligator Pepper, Grains of Paradise. Aframomum melegueta
Aframomum melegueta
Aframomum sp., Aframomum, Melegueta pepper, Guinea pepper, Alligator Pepper, Grains of Paradise. Aframomum melegueta
Aframomum melegueta


Link to this plant:
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