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Curcuma longa.jpg

Curcuma longa  L.

Turmeric

Plants > Angiosperms > Zingiberaceae > ​​Curcuma longa

Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Angiosperms
Class: Monocots
Order: Zingiberales
Family: ​Zingiberaceae
Genus: Curcuma
Species: longa


  • Common names: Turmeric
  • Thai names:​ ขมิ้น khamin (General), ขมิ้นแกง khamin kaeng (Chiang Mai), ขมิ้นชัน khamin chan (Central, Peninsular), ขมิ้นหยอก khamin yok (Chiang Mai), ขมิ้นหัว khamin hua (Chiang Mai), ขี้มิ้น khi min (Peninsular), ตายอ ta-yo (Karen-Kamphaeng Phet), สะยอ sa-yo (Karen-Mae Hong Son), หมิ้น min (Peninsular)
  • Chinese names: 姜黄 jiang huang
  • Distribution: Origin unknown, cultivated throughout tropical Asia
  • Image locations: Chanthaburi (Khao Soi Dao N.P.)
  • Map info: Provinces are highlighted according to phytogeographical areas as used in the Flora of Thailand project.
  • Additional notes: 
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Image locations

Images of Curcuma longa from Thailand.
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Curcuma longa Khao Soi Dao N.P. Chanthaburi July
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Curcuma longa Khao Soi Dao N.P. Chanthaburi July
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Curcuma longa Khao Soi Dao N.P. Chanthaburi July
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Curcuma longa Khao Soi Dao N.P. Chanthaburi July

References: 
​The Plant List
Forest Herbarium - BKF​​
BGO Plant Database, The Botanical Garden Organization 
Flora of China
Please note that individual species identifications do not necessarily represent the opinion of all contributors.

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