About Curcuma oligantha var. oligantha
Curcuma oligantha var. oligantha (Curcuma oligantha var. oligantha) 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 semi-evergreen forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during May-August.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Curcuma oligantha var. oligantha
- Genus
- Curcuma
- Family
- ZINGIBERACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Semi-Evergreen forests
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar
- Flowering & fruiting
- May-August
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Malayalam
- കാളമുഖം
Botanical family
Zingiberaceae
Ginger family
Curcuma oligantha var. oligantha belongs to the Zingiberaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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