Curcuma longa L.
Useful plants of Asia
- Family
Zingiberaceae
- Genus
Curcuma
- Species
- Curcuma longa L.
Common name(s)
- Indian-saffron
- Turmeric
- Indian saffron
- Common turmeric
IUCN Red List
DD
Data deficient
Population trend: Unknown
Uses
-
FOOD ADDITIVE
- dye
- flavoring
-
MATERIAL
- essential oils
-
MEDICINE
- sources of natural substances
Additional information
Phenology
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