Aframomum
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| The nangawo (Aframomum zambesiacum) | |
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Aframomum is a genus in the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It is widespread across tropical Africa as well as on some islands of the Indian Ocean (Madagascar, Seychelles, Mauritius).[2] It is represented by approximately 50 species. It is larger than other genera in its family. Species are perennials and produce colorful flowers.[3]
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References
- ^ The genus Aframomum was first published as a taxon in Das Pflanzenreich ["The Plant Kingdom"] IV. 46(Heft 20): 201. 1904, with no type species given. "Name – Aframomum K.Schum". Tropicos. Saint Louis, Missouri: Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 18 June 2011.
Note: type not designated
- ^ a b c Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
- ^ Tane, Pierre; Tatsimo, Simplice D.; Ayimele, Godfred A.; Connolly, Joseph D. Bioactive metabolites from Aframomum species. 11th NAPRECA Symposium Book of Proceedings. Antananarivo, Madagascar. pp. 214–223. Archived from the original on 7 February 2011. Retrieved 7 February 2011.
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