Elettaria

In today's article, we are going to delve into the fascinating world of Elettaria, exploring its origins, evolution and relevance today. Elettaria has been a topic of interest and debate for decades, capturing the attention of academics, experts and enthusiasts alike. As we dive into this analysis, we will examine the various aspects that make up Elettaria, from its historical aspects to its impact on modern society. Through this exploration, we hope to shed light on the different aspects that make Elettaria a fascinating and relevant topic in the contemporary world.

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Elettaria
True Cardamom
(Elettaria cardamomum)
1896 illustration[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Zingiberaceae
Subfamily: Alpinioideae
Tribe: Alpinieae
Genus: Elettaria
Maton, 1811
Synonyms[2]
  • Cardamomum Noronha
  • Matonia Stephenson & J.M.Churchill

Elettaria is a genus of flowering plants in the family Zingiberaceae. They are native to India and Sri Lanka, but cultivated and naturalized elsewhere.[2] One member of the genus, E. cardamomum, is a commercially important spice used as a flavouring agent in many countries.

In 2018, several species were removed from Elettaria and placed in a new genus called Sulettaria. These species are recognized as of October 2018:[2]

These former species from Malaysia and Indonesia were reclassified into Sulettaria in 2018:[3]

References

Wikispecies has information related to Elettaria.
  1. ^ Elettaria cardamomum - Köhler–s Medizinal-Pflanzen - Franz Eugen Köhler, Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen
  2. ^ a b c Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
  3. ^ Poulsen, Axel; Båserud Mathisen, Helena; Newman, Mark; Ardiyani, Marlina; Lofthus, Øystein; Bjora, Charlotte (2018-08-01). "Sulettaria : A new ginger genus disjunct from Elettaria cardamomum". Taxon. 67 (4): 725–738. doi:10.12705/674.3. S2CID 92388068.