Curcuma nepalensis
Hidden Lily
Also known as: Dischema Voigt +9 more
- Dischema Voigt
- Erndlia Giseke
- Hitchenia Wall.
- Hitcheniopsis (Baker) Ridl.
- Kua Rheede ex Medic.
- Laosanthus K.Larsen & Jenjitt.
- Paracautleya R.M.Sm.
- Smithatris W.J.Kress & K.Larsen
- Stahlianthus Kuntze
- Stissera Giseke
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Zingiberaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Curcuma nepalensis (commonly known as Hidden-Lily) 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 subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Nepal