Details of Genus: Curcuma L. (1753)
ID: 1499
Genus ja: ウコン
Genus en:
# spp.: 130 (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Zingiberaceae
Family ja: ショウガ
Infra familial classification:
Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 06 May 2022 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en:
Description en: Genus of 40 species of reed-like, rhizomatous perennials, which often have fleshy roots and thick, aromatic rhizomes. They are found in seasonally drought-prone areas of tropical Asia and Australia. The leaves are narrowly ovate to oblong. Cone-like, terminal inflorescences are formed from often colourful bracts. Very small, 3-petalled, tubular flowers are often obscured by the bracts. Where temperatures fall below 18°C (64°F), grow in a warm greenhouse; in tropical areas, use as ground cover. The rhizomes of some species are used as spices and in cooking.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Sow seed at 20°C (68°F) as soon as ripe. Divide in spring.
Pests en: Trouble free.
Description ja:
Comment:
Comment ja: ウコン，ガジュツ
Type species:
Phylogenetic definition:
Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Accepted | Zingiberaceae | ショウガ科 | 130 | Show | |
| PB2 | Zingiberaceae | ショウガ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Zingiberaceae | ショウガ科 | Show |