Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
Citation Micro:
Enum. pl. Javae 52
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406556
Common Names
- Tiny Cardamom
- Elettaria Minuta
- Tiny Cardamom Vine
Description
Elettaria minuta (also called Small Cardamom, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to India and Sri Lanka and is found in open forests and grasslands. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Elettaria minuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Elettaria minuta is white or cream-colored with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, serrated leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elettaria minuta can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into sections with at least one growth bud per section. The sections should then be planted in well-draining soil and kept moist.
Where to Find Elettaria minuta
Elettaria minuta can be found in the tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Elettaria minuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elettaria minuta?
Elettaria minuta
What is the common name of Elettaria minuta?
Cardamom
What is the natural habitat of Elettaria minuta?
Tropical forests
Species in the Elettaria genus
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,