Grains of paradise
Aframomum melegueta
West African herb whose peppery seeds are used as a spice similar to black pepper.
Family
Zingiberaceae
Temperature
21-28°C (absolute 10-34°C)
Rainfall
1500-1900mm (absolute 1000-2400mm)
Soil pH
5.5-6.5 (absolute 4.5-7.5)
Soil types
Moist, well-drained fertile soils