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Aframomum angustifolium
Wild cardamom From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Aframomum angustifolium, known as "wild cardamom" in English,[2] is a species in the ginger family Zingiberaceae that grows in tropical Africa and in Madagascar.[1]
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Description
Aframomum angustifolium is herbaceous and like other plants of this family, its erect "stems" consist of layered tubular leaf bases. The fruit is a berry containing many seeds surrounded by sugary-sweet and sour edible pulp.
Etymology
The species name, angustifolium, means "narrow-leaved" in Latin.
In Madagascar, it is known as longoza, due to its use as a source of energy during long hunting treks (lona "long hours", and hoza "to experience diificulties").[3]
Uses
The plant's crushed seeds are used as a peppery spice.[2] The leaves are also used as disposable receptacles for eating rice.[3]
References
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