Amomum pterocarpum
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
- Flowering
- May-June
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Amomum pterocarpum
- Genus
- Amomum
- Family
- Zingiberaceae
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Semi-evergreen and moist deciduous forests
- Habitat type
- Forest
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Found in India
- Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
- Flowering & fruiting
- May-June
- Conservation status
- Rare (R)
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.
About 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).
Zingiberaceae
Ginger family
Amomum pterocarpum belongs to the Zingiberaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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