Curcuma petiolata

Curcuma petiolata is a member of the Zingiberaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the ginger family. The species is part of the genus Curcuma, which includes a variety of rhizomatous herbs. It was first described by the botanist Roxb. and is native to parts of Southeast Asia, specifically found in Jawa, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand. The species was formally published in 2010. Its distribution is limited to these regions, indicating a localized presence within the broader global range of the genus.