Name
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Myanmar to northern Peninsular Malaysia |
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Curcrma parvilfora is a perennial herbaceous plant. |
| Foliage | Its long-stalked, green leaves are elliptic to oblong-lanceolate. |
| Flowers | Its inflorescence is erect, emerge between the leaves and is made up of many bracts. The upper bracts are white, whereas the lower bracts are green. The purplish flowers occur from the bracts. |
| Etymology | The genus name Curcuma is derived from the Arabic “kurkum” or “kunkuma” for turmeric or its saffron-like colour. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts (Edible Flowers, Edible Stems) |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
| Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Sun |
| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White, Purple |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Image Repository
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Others
| Master ID | 610 |
| Species ID | 1905 |
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