Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Amomum muricatum
- Genus
- Amomum
- Family
- Zingiberaceae
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Evergreen forests
- Habitat type
- Forest
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Found in India
- Tamil Nadu
- Flowering & fruiting
- April-June
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Zingiberaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Zingiberaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
Local Names
- Malayalam
- അമോമം മ്യൂരിക്കേറ്റം
About Amomum muricatum
Amomum muricatum is a herb belonging to the Zingiberaceae family (Ginger family). Members of this family are generally characterised by distichous simple leaves, spike/raceme/thyrse flower clusters, capsule/berry fruit. It is typically found in evergreen forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during April-June.
Zingiberaceae
Ginger family
Amomum muricatum belongs to the Zingiberaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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