About Amomum pterocarpum
Amomum pterocarpum (Amomum pterocarpum) 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 semi-evergreen and moist deciduous forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during May-June. Its conservation status has been assessed as Rare (R).
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Amomum pterocarpum
- Genus
- Amomum
- Family
- ZINGIBERACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Semi-evergreen and moist deciduous forests
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- May-June
- Conservation status
- Rare (R)
Botanical family
Zingiberaceae
Ginger family
Amomum pterocarpum belongs to the Zingiberaceae family.
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