Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
cardamomum
ID:
407176

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Maton

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 10:254. (1811)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406508

Common Names

  • Elettaria cardamomum
  • Cardamom Elettaria
  • True Cardamom

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Synonyms

  • Alpinia cardamomum (L.) Roxb. [valid]
  • Alpinia striata Link [valid]
  • Amomum cardamomum Willd. [illegitimate]
  • Amomum cardamomum L. [valid]
  • Amomum racemosum Lam. [illegitimate]
  • Amomum repens Sonn. [illegitimate]
  • Cardamomum elletari Garsault [deprecated]
  • Cardamomum malabaricum Pritz. [valid]
  • Cardamomum minus (Gaertn.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Cardamomum officinale Salisb. [valid]
  • Cardamomum verum Oken [valid]
  • Elettaria cardamomum minuscula Burkill [invalid]
  • Elettaria repens Baill. [illegitimate]
  • Matonia cardamomum (L.) Stephenson & J.M.Churchill [valid]
  • Zingiber minus Gaertn. [valid]
  • Zingiber cardamomum (L.) Stokes [valid]
  • Elettaria cardamomum minor Watt [illegitimate]

Description

Elettaria cardamomum (also called True cardamom, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical regions. It has a spreading growth habit and grows in moist, well-drained soils. It is commonly found in moist forests and along the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Elettaria cardamomum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Elettaria cardamomum var. major Baker

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elettaria cardamomum is small, white, and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elettaria cardamomum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and can tolerate drought. It is frost hardy and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C.

Where to Find Elettaria cardamomum

Elettaria cardamomum can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Elettaria cardamomum FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Elettaria cardamomum?

Elettaria cardamomum prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

What type of soil does Elettaria cardamomum prefer?

Elettaria cardamomum prefers moist, well-drained soils.

What is the best way to propagate Elettaria cardamomum?

Elettaria cardamomum can be propagated by seed or division.

Species in the Zingiberaceae family

Haniffia albiflora, Haniffia cyanescens, Haniffia flavescens, Haniffia santubongensis, Hedychium biflorum, Hedychium bijiangense, Hedychium boloveniorum, Hedychium bordelonianum, Hedychium borneense, Hedychium bousigonianum, Hedychium brevicaule, Hedychium calcaratum, Hedychium carneum, Hedychium coccineum, Hedychium convexum, Hedychium coronarium, Hedychium deceptum, Hedychium dekianum, Hedychium densiflorum, Hedychium elatum, Hedychium ellipticum, Hedychium elwesii, Hedychium emeiense, Hedychium erythrostemon, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavum, Hedychium forrestii, Hedychium gardnerianum, Hedychium glabrum, Hedychium glaucum, Hedychium gomezianum, Hedychium gracillimum, Hedychium grandiflorum, Hedychium gratum, Hedychium greenii, Hedychium griersonianum, Hedychium griffithianum, Hedychium hasseltii, Hedychium heteromallum, Hedychium hirsutissimum, Hedychium hookeri, Hedychium horsfieldii, Hedychium intermedium, Hedychium kwangsiense, Hedychium larsenii, Hedychium lineare, Hedychium longicornutum, Hedychium longipedunculatum, Hedychium luteum,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
William George Maton (1774-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maton' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000406508: Based on the initial data import