Curcuma petiolata

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Curcuma petiolata

Curcuma petiolata (also known as jewel of Thailand,[3] Siam tulip, hidden ginger,[3] pastel hidden ginger,[3] hidden lily[3] or queen lily[4]) is a plant of the Zingiberaceae or ginger family.

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Curcuma petiolata
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Illustration from Plantae Asiaticae Rariores
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Zingiberaceae
Genus: Curcuma
Species:
C. petiolata
Binomial name
Curcuma petiolata
Synonyms [2][3]
  • Curcuma cordifolia Roxb. (nom. nud.)
  • Curcuma cordata Wall.
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Inflorescence. Botanical Garden of National Museum of Natural Science, Taiwan.

It is native to Thailand, Myanmar, Laos and Java.[5]

Average height 2–3 feet (60–90 cm).[4][6] Flowers cone-shaped, golden-yellow, pink, white or purple.[4][7][6][8] Blooms June–August.[4] Fertile bracts green, coma bracts pinkish white.[4] Leaves glossy with raised veins, 14 inches (36 cm) long, 5 in (13 cm) wide.[4] Petioles 4–6 in (10–15 cm) long.[4]

Pests include mealybugs.[8]

It is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant for its beautiful flowers.[6] 'Emperor' selection is grown for its attractive variegated foliage as well as its flowers.[4][7]

Synonyms include Curcuma cordata Wall.[3] and the nomen nudum Curcuma cordifolia Roxb.[2]

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