Zingiberaceae · Curcuma

Curcuma aeruginosa

Herb
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Kerala, Assam, Karnataka & more
Flowering
April-May

Plant Details

Scientific name
Curcuma aeruginosa
Genus
Curcuma
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Coastal areas and riverine alluvial soil
Habitat type
Coastal, Wetland
Distribution
India, Myanmar
Found in India
Kerala, Assam, Karnataka, West Bengal
Flowering & fruiting
April-May
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Parallel venation leaf character
Venation
Parallel

Typical of the Zingiberaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Spike
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Zingiberaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Curcuma aeruginosa

Curcuma aeruginosa is a herb belonging to the Zingiberaceae family (Ginger family). Members of this family are generally characterised by distichous simple leaves, spike/raceme/thyrse flower clusters, capsule/berry fruit. It is typically found in coastal areas and riverine alluvial soil. It occurs across India, Myanmar. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during April-May.

Illustration representing the Zingiberaceae family
Botanical family

Zingiberaceae

Ginger family

Curcuma aeruginosa belongs to the Zingiberaceae family.

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