Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Zingiberaceae

Genus:

Aframomum

Species:

Aframomum cordifolium

USDA Symbol:

218362

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Native Range

Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Sierra Leone

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fragrant:

Yes