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Malagueta

Aframomum melegueta

Data Deficient
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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Congo (DRC) and Guinea.

🇬🇳 Guinea 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC)

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Malagueta
French Graines de paradis
German Malagettapfeffer

Similar Species in Aframomum

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Ethiopian Cardamom
Aframomum corrorima
Least Concern
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Guinea Grains
Aframomum angustifolium
Least Concern
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Monocots
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Zingiberales
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Zingiberaceae
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Malagueta?
The scientific name of Malagueta is Aframomum melegueta. It belongs to the genus Aframomum.
What is the conservation status of Malagueta?
Malagueta (Aframomum melegueta) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Malagueta live?
Malagueta is found in Distributed across Congo (DRC) and Guinea.. Countries include Congo (DRC), Guinea.
What family does Malagueta belong to?
Malagueta (Aframomum melegueta) belongs to the genus Aframomum, which is part of the taxonomic family Zingiberaceae.
What kingdom does Malagueta belong to?
Malagueta (Aframomum melegueta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Malagueta?
The closest relatives of Malagueta in the genus Aframomum include Ethiopian Cardamom, Guinea Grains.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Aframomum — 3 Species

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Malagueta
Aframomum melegueta
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Ethiopian Cardamom
Aframomum corrorima
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Guinea Grains
Aframomum angustifolium
LC
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