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Curcuma roscoeana

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Curcuma roscoeana

Family Name: Zingiberaceae
Common Name: Hidden Lily, Pride of Burma, Jewel of Burma

Name

Family Name
Genus Epithet
Species Epithet
Name Status (botanical)
Common Names

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Growth Form Shrub

Biogeography

Native Distribution Andaman Island, Myanmar to Thailand

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Semi-Shade, Full Sun
Water Preference Lots of Water

Foliar

Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green
Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot)

Floral (Angiosperm)

Flower Colour(s) Orange

Image Repository

Images

Others

Master ID 612
Species ID 1907
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Species record last updated on: 14 October 2021.
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