Family
– Zingiberaceae
Synonym
– Curcuma porphyrotaenia Zipp. ex
K.Schum.; Curcuma raktakanta Mangaly
& M.Sabu; Curcuma
speciosa Link.; Zingiber
truncatum Stokes
Habit
– Herb
Habitat
– In coconut grooves and canal embankments
Distribution
– South India (Kerala) (Endemic)
Flowering
and Fruiting – April-May
Key Identification Features – The
rhizome of this medium-sized plant is conical, greyish to yellow inside, with
finger-shaped, branched tubers. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate, green, and
puberulent below. The inflorescence features deep pink coma bracts and light
pink flowers. The labellum is light yellow with a dark yellow band.
Uses – It’s used in food
(especially in Indonesian and Indian cuisines), traditional medicine (for
inflammation, pain, and skin ailments), and as an essential oil in perfumery.
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