Curcuma purpurascens

Curcuma purpurascens, described by Blume, is part of the Zingiberaceae family, commonly known as the ginger family. This species is native to Global, Jawa, and the Lesser Sunda Is. The genus Curcuma includes a variety of rhizomatous plants, many of which are economically or culturally significant. Curcuma purpurascens is one of the species found in these regions, contributing to the biodiversity of the Zingiberaceae family in Southeast Asia.