Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Zingiberaceae

Genus:

Aframomum

Species:

Aframomum colosseum

USDA Symbol:

218361

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

red, orange

Native Range

DR Congo

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Fragrant:

Yes