Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Zingiberaceae

Genus:

Aframomum

Species:

Aframomum zambesiacum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fragrant:

Yes