Curcuma australasica
Australian Wild Turmeric, Cape York Lily
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Zingiberaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Curcuma australasica (commonly known as Australian Wild Turmeric or Cape York Lily) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Zingiberaceae family. Naturally occurring in Tropical Asia and Australasia, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Malesia, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Maluku, New Guinea, Northern Territory, Queensland
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)
Caroline Is.