Curcuma neilgherrensis
Wight
Wild arrowroot, Nilgiri turmeric
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Description
A small ginger family herb. The leaves are sword shaped and pale green. The leaves are 25 cm long. The leaf blade narrows at both ends. The flowers are in spikes 5-10 cm long. The spikes are 3-5 cm across. The flower bracts are pale yellowish-green. The flowers are 2.5 cm across.
Edible Uses
The rhizome and roots are used in curry powder and to flavour cooked food.
Traditional Uses
It is used in curry powder. It is used to flavour cooked food.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It occurs on exposed areas and hill slopes.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Laos, Myanmar, SE Asia,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Kadu harashina, Kattukalvazhai, Kattumanjal, Koova, Manjakoova, Vellakkuva
References (3)
- Arinathan, V., et al, 2007, Wild edibles used by Palliyars of the western Ghats, Tamil Nadu. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. 6(1) pp 163-168
- Kumar, G.M., & Shiddamallayya, N., 2014, Documentation of Wild Plant Tubers as Food Resources in Hassan District, Karnataka, International Journal of Applied Biology and Pharmaceutical Technology. 5(2) p 90
- Yesodharan, K. & Sujana, K. A., 2007, Wild edible plants traditionally used by the tribes in the Parambokulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala, India. Natural Product Radiance 6(1) pp 74-80
