Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
longa
ID:
366439

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. 1:2. (1753); Lectotypified in: Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 157. (2008) by Leong-Škorničková J., Šída O., Wijesundara S. & Marhold K.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365771

Common Names

  • Turmeric
  • Curcuma longa
  • Turmeric

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Synonyms

  • Amomum curcuma Jacq. [valid]
  • Curcuma domestica Valeton [valid]
  • Kua domestica Medik. [illegitimate]
  • Stissera curcuma Giseke [valid]
  • Curcuma tinctoria Guibourt [valid]

Description

Curcuma longa (also called Turmeric, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Zingiberaceae family. It is a perennial herb, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, Southeast Asia, and China, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Curcuma longa is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. The leaves and roots are used to make tea, which is believed to have medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Curcuma longa var. vanaharidra Velay., Pandrav., J.K.George & Varapr.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Curcuma longa are white or yellow in color, with six petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are usually dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Curcuma longa is a tropical evergreen plant that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Rhizomes should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Curcuma longa

Curcuma longa is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Curcuma longa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Curcuma longa?

Curcuma longa

What is the common name of Curcuma longa?

Turmeric

What is the natural habitat of Curcuma longa?

It is native to India, Myanmar, and Thailand

Species in the Zingiberaceae family

Haniffia albiflora, Haniffia cyanescens, Haniffia flavescens, Haniffia santubongensis, Hedychium biflorum, Hedychium bijiangense, Hedychium boloveniorum, Hedychium bordelonianum, Hedychium borneense, Hedychium bousigonianum, Hedychium brevicaule, Hedychium calcaratum, Hedychium carneum, Hedychium coccineum, Hedychium convexum, Hedychium coronarium, Hedychium deceptum, Hedychium dekianum, Hedychium densiflorum, Hedychium elatum, Hedychium ellipticum, Hedychium elwesii, Hedychium emeiense, Hedychium erythrostemon, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavum, Hedychium forrestii, Hedychium gardnerianum, Hedychium glabrum, Hedychium glaucum, Hedychium gomezianum, Hedychium gracillimum, Hedychium grandiflorum, Hedychium gratum, Hedychium greenii, Hedychium griersonianum, Hedychium griffithianum, Hedychium hasseltii, Hedychium heteromallum, Hedychium hirsutissimum, Hedychium hookeri, Hedychium horsfieldii, Hedychium intermedium, Hedychium kwangsiense, Hedychium larsenii, Hedychium lineare, Hedychium longicornutum, Hedychium longipedunculatum, Hedychium luteum,

References