palm-grass

Curculigo capitulata (Lour.) Kuntze is a member of the Hypoxidaceae family, commonly called palm-grass. It is a herb with yellow flowers and distinctive oblong, pleated leaves. The plant is distributed across the Himalayas, India, Indochina, southern China, Malesia, New Guinea, and Queensland. Traditional uses include medicinal applications in China and India for treating ailments like hemorrhoids, asthma, and cough. In Southeast Asia, it is used for wrapping food and crafting fishing nets, ropes, and false hair. In recent years, it has gained popularity as an ornamental garden plant. Research has shown potential therapeutic benefits, including antifungal, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties.