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Curcuma parviflora

Curcuma parviflora Wall.
Curcuma parviflora
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Curcuma parviflora, described by Wall. in 1830, is a species in the genus Curcuma, belonging to the family Zingiberaceae. It is native to Malaya, Myanmar, and Thailand.

Description

Curcuma parviflora is a member of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae, and is part of the genus Curcuma, which includes several species known for their rhizomes and ornamental value. The species was first published in 1830 by the botanist Wall. Its natural range includes the regions of Malaya, Myanmar, and Thailand. As with other Curcuma species, it is likely characterized by its rhizomatous growth and inflorescences typical of the family.

Distribution

Malaya · Myanmar · Thailand

Synonyms

Hitcheniopsis parviflora

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