Alpinia nutans, also known as the Dwarf Cardamom, is a species of ginger plant in the Zingiberaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is widely cultivated in tropical regions for its aromatic and flavorful leaves, which are used in cooking and traditional medicine.Dwarf Cardamom grows to about 2-3 feet tall. It has dark green, lance-shaped leaves that are fragrant and flavorful. In cultivation, Dwarf Cardamom prefers a warm, humid environment with well-drained, fertile soil and partial to full shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and is often used as a groundcover in tropical gardens.