Jewel of Burma
Curcuma roscoeana Wall.
Curcuma roscoeana Wall. is a species in the genus Curcuma, belonging to the family Zingiberaceae. It is commonly known as 'Jewel of Burma' in English. This species is distributed across several regions, including the Andaman Islands, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Thailand. The scientific name was published in 2005.
Description
Curcuma roscoeana is a member of the Zingiberaceae family, which includes ginger and related plants. It is native to parts of South and Southeast Asia. The species is found in the Andaman Islands, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Thailand. Known for its ornamental value, it is sometimes cultivated for its attractive foliage and flowers. The species was formally described and published in 2005.
Other common names
Jewel of Burma
Distribution
Global · Andaman Is. · Bangladesh · Myanmar · Thailand
Synonyms
Curcuma kurziiHitchenia roscoeanaHitcheniopsis roscoeanaCurcuma coccinea
