Curcuma angustifolia
East Indian Arrowroot
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Zingiberaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Curcuma angustifolia (commonly known as East Indian arrowroot) is a rhizomatous plant within the Zingiberaceae family. It is found natively in Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam, West Himalaya
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
China Southeast