Curcuma elata

Curcuma elata is a member of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae, and is part of the Curcuma genus, which includes plants commonly known as turmeric. This species is found in the countries of Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. The scientific name was published in 2010, with the authorship attributed to Roxb. Its distribution is limited to these Southeast Asian regions, where it likely grows in habitats typical of the Zingiberaceae family, such as moist, tropical environments.