Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Zingiberaceae

Genus:

Aframomum

Species:

Aframomum citratum

USDA Symbol:

218360

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

pink, red

Native Range

Cameroon, EQG, Gabon, Nigeria

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

21–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require warm, humid conditions and fresh seed for best germination rates. Best sown immediately after harvest.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI