Amomum ovoideum

Amomum ovoideum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Zingiberaceae
Genus: Amomum
Species:
A. ovoideum
Binomial name
Amomum ovoideum
Pierre ex Gagnep.
Synonyms[1]
  • Amomum uliginosum J.Koenig
  • Amomum robustum K.Schum.
  • Cardamomum uliginosum (J.Koenig) Kuntze
  • Wurfbainia uliginosa (J.Koenig) Giseke

Amomum ovoideum is a widespread shade-demanding rhizomatous herb of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae) native to Southeast Asia. The plant bears fruits up to 2 cm (0.79 in) long, covered by slender, soft, red spines. When dried, the fruit produces cardamom seedpods similar to other cardamom spice plants.

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