Curcuma — 21 species
Botanical species in the genus Curcuma recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Curcuma aeruginosa
Curcuma aeruginosa
Family: Zingiberaceae
Cultivation
Plants are adapted to growing in tropical areas with a seasonal drought. Plants in this genus generaly prefer a humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade.
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Curcuma alismatifolia
Curcuma alismatifolia
Family: Zingiberaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in full sun to partial shade. Prefers a humus-rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Found in the wild on limestone soils.
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Curcuma amada
Curcuma amada
Family: Zingiberaceae
Cultivation
Plants are adapted to growing in areas of seasonal drought in monsoonal forests. Prefers a humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in a shaded position.
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Curcuma angustifolia
Curcuma angustifolia
Family: Zingiberaceae
Cultivation
Plants are adapted to growing in areas of seasonal drought in monsoonal forests. Prefers a humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil in a shaded position.
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Curcuma aromatica
Curcuma aromatica
Family: Zingiberaceae
Cultivation
Plants are adapted to monsoonal areas of the tropics that experience seasonal droughts. Prefers a minimum temperature no lower than about 15°c. Prefers a well-drained in a sunny position with ample humidity.
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Curcuma aurantiaca
Curcuma aurantiaca
Family: Zingiberaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the tropics, preferring to grow in areas with a distinct dry season. Plants in this genus generaly prefer a humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade.
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Curcuma australasica
Curcuma australasica
Family: Zingiberaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the seasonal tropics, where there is a distinct dry season. It can usually tolerate the occasional light frost. Plants in this genus generaly prefer a humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade.
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Curcuma caulina
Curcuma caulina
Family: Zingiberaceae
Cultivation
A plant of moist to wet areas in the hot tropics, growing best in monsoonal areas where the mean annual rainfall can be more than 5,000mm. Requires moist conditions, often being grown along the banks of irrigation canals. Plants in this genus generaly prefer a humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade.
Full cultivation guide →Curcuma comosa
Curcuma comosa
Family: Zingiberaceae
Cultivation
Plants in this genus generaly prefer a humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade.
Full cultivation guide →Curcuma euchroma
Curcuma euchroma
Family: Zingiberaceae
Cultivation
Plants in this genus generaly prefer a humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade.
Full cultivation guide →Curcuma heyneana
Curcuma heyneana
Family: Zingiberaceae
Cultivation
Plants in this genus generaly prefer a humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade.
Full cultivation guide →Curcuma kwangsiensis
Curcuma kwangsiensis
Family: Zingiberaceae
Cultivation
Plants in this genus generaly prefer a humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade.
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Curcuma leucorrhiza
Curcuma leucorrhiza
Family: Zingiberaceae
Cultivation
Plants in this genus generaly prefer a humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade.
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Curcuma longa
Curcuma longa
Family: Zingiberaceae
Cultivation
Turmeric is a plant of the moist tropics and subtropics, where it is found at elevations up to 2,000 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 20 - 28°c, but can tolerate 18 - 32°c. It prefers a mean annual rainfall in the range 1,000 - 2,000mm, but tolerates 800 - 3,000mm.
Full cultivation guide →Curcuma mangga
Curcuma mangga
Family: Zingiberaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moist tropics, where it is cultivated at elevations up to 1,000 metres. Requires a humus-rich, very fertile soil for best growth. Plants in this genus generaly prefer a humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade.
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Curcuma parviflora
Curcuma parviflora
Family: Zingiberaceae
Cultivation
Plants in this genus generaly prefer a humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade.
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Curcuma petiolata
Curcuma petiolata
Family: Zingiberaceae
Cultivation
Plants in this genus generaly prefer a humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade.
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Curcuma pierreana
Curcuma pierreana
Family: Zingiberaceae
Cultivation
Plants in this genus generaly prefer a humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade.
Full cultivation guide →Curcuma purpurascens
Curcuma purpurascens
Family: Zingiberaceae
Cultivation
Plants in this genus generaly prefer a humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade.
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Curcuma zanthorrhiza
Curcuma zanthorrhiza
Family: Zingiberaceae
Cultivation
Plants are adapted to growing in areas of seasonal drought in monsoonal forests. Prefers slightly shady conditions and demands a moist, fertile soil rich in humus.
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Curcuma zedoaria
Curcuma zedoaria
Family: Zingiberaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the hot, humid, lowland tropics, where it is found at elevations up to 900 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 22 - 27°c, but can tolerate 14 - 32°c. It prefers a mean annual rainfall in the range 1,100 - 1,500mm, but tolerates 700 - 4,300mm.
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