Curcuma alismatifolia
Siam Tulip
Also known as: Hitcheniopsis alismatifolia (Gagnep.) Loes.
- Hitcheniopsis alismatifolia (Gagnep.) Loes.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Zingiberaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Curcuma alismatifolia (commonly known as Siam Tulip) is a rhizomatous plant within the Zingiberaceae family. It originates in Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam