Family: Zingiberaceae
Synonym: Curcuma
cannanorensis var. lutea R.Ansari, V.J.Nair & N.C.Nair , Curcuma lutea (R.Ansari, V.J.Nair & N.C.Nair) Amalraj,
Velay. & Mural., Curcuma
oligantha var. lutea (R.Ansari, V.J.Nair & N.C.Nair) K.G.Bhat
Vernacular
name - Aarumasapoovu, Arumasachedi,
Krishnakireedam, Hanumankireedam
Habit: Herb
Habitat: Semi-evergreen forests
Distribution: Southern Western Ghats
(Endemic)
Key identification features: Rhizomatous herbs have conical, yellow rhizomes
and ovate-fusiform root tubers. Leafy shoots reach 10-30 cm with 3-5
distichous, ovate-elliptic leaves. The inflorescence is both lateral and
central, featuring a peduncle and spike. Fertile bracts are lanceolate and
green, while flowers are longer than the bracts, with a yellow corolla and
orange-yellow labellum. The plant also has broad filaments, spurred anthers,
and linear epigynous glands.
Uses:
It is a medicinal plant
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