Aframomum melegueta is a member of the family Zingiberaceae which is popular for its distinct attributes as a spice used worldwide. It is known as ataare in Yorubaland; internationally, it is known as ...

The genus Aframomum (Zingiberaceae) is revised within the area covered by the Flora of West Tropical Africa. 24 species are recognized. Aframomum elegans from Mt Nimba is described as a new species.

Object Details author Harris, D. J (David J.) Wortley, Alexandra H. 2018 Type Classification Physical description 204 pages, 2 pages of color plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 26 cm Title ...

Notes are given on eight species of Aframomum (Zingiberaceae) from East Africa. One new species, A. usambarense, is described. The name A. laxiflorum is validated. A. crassilabium is regarded as nomen ...

Scientists have named the new ginger plant Aframomum ngamikkense after the proposed Ngamikka National Park in the Misotshi-Kabogo Massif. The species is currently known only from forests at higher ...

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