Elettaria musacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
musacea
ID:
407241
Status:
valid
Authors:
Horan.
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Monogr. Scitam. 31
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406573
Common Names
- Musaceous Cardamom
- Elettaria Musacea
- Musaceous Cardamom Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elettaria musacea (also called Musa-like 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 musacea 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 musacea is small, white, and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elettaria musacea 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 musacea
Elettaria musacea can be found in the tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Elettaria musacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elettaria musacea?
Elettaria musacea
What is the common name of Elettaria musacea?
Cardamom
What is the natural habitat of Elettaria musacea?
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,
References
Paul Fedorowitsch Horaninow (1796-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Horan.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000406573: Based on the initial data import