East Indian arrow root
Curcuma angustifolia
Also known as Travancore starch
About East Indian arrow root
Curcuma angustifolia is one of over 80 species belonging to the genus Curcuma , in the family Zingiberaceae. This species is native to the Indian subcontinent and is more commonly known as East Indian arrowroot or narrow-leaved turmeric in English, and is called "yaipan" in Manipuri, "Aipah" in Thadou-Kuki, "tikhur" in Bhojpuri, and "Koova" കൂവ in Malayalam/Tamil, and is called "Kutupah" in Poula. In the Eastern hemisphere, the plant plays an integral role in many cultures.
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Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Curcuma angustifolia
- Genus
- Curcuma
- Family
- ZINGIBERACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Distribution
- India, Nepal
- Flowering & fruiting
- -ay onwards
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Hindi
- Tikhur तिखुर, tikor, tikur
- Nepali
- बर्खे सर्रो Barkhe Sarro
- Bengali
- Keturi halodhi
- Tamil
- Ararutkilangu, Kua, Ararut-kizhangu
- Telugu
- Ararut-gaddalu
- Kannada
- Koove-hittu
- Malayalam
- Koova, Kuva-kizhanna, കൂവ
- Marathi
- Tavakeera, Tavakhira, Tavakila
Zingiberaceae
Ginger family
East Indian arrow root belongs to the Zingiberaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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