GUATEMALA. Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) Seed, Hulled, Certified Organic Common names: Green Cardamom, Caranda Mugu, Ebil, Capalaga, Ilachi, Bai Dou Kou, Amomu, Chittelam, Bahula, Andritak, Yelam, Surkh, Velchi, Truti, Shushmir, Pelaga, Reo Yai, Sha Jen, Truc Sa, Kau Blong, Mak Neng Pa, Karvanh, Kakul, Hil, Grawan, Brihadela, Alach, Ailum Family: Zingiberaceae Green Cardamom is an aromatic perennial herb in the Ginger family, growing from around 6 to 13 feet in height. Native to southern India and cultivated in many tropical areas of south Asia, Central America, and Africa, Cardamom prefers warm, damp, shady conditions and is sometimes intercropped with Tea, Betel Nut palms, or Black Pepper.