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Turmeric
आजची वनस्पती

Curcuma longa

TurmericEvergreen

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a herb belonging to the Zingiberaceae family, native to India. Known for its fragrant blooms. An excellent air purifier.

FamilyZingiberaceae
GenusCurcuma
NativeIndia
LifespanAnnual

More Information

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Botanical Information

Scientific NameCurcuma longa
Common NameTurmeric
FamilyZingiberaceae
GenusCurcuma
Specieslonga
Plant Typeherb

Physical Characteristics

Height0.1 - 0.2 m
Spread0.1 - 0.1 m
Root TypeFibrous
Leaf TypeSimple
Leaf ArrangementAlternate
Flower ColorsRed

Blooming Information

Blooming SeasonWinter
FragrancePresent
Fragrance Intensitymoderate
Pollinationinsect

Environmental Information

ClimateRiverbank
Minimum Temperature11°C
Drought Tolerancemedium
Hardiness Zones7

Pests & Diseases

  • Aphids
  • Whiteflies
  • Spider mites
  • Mealybugs
  • Thrips
  • Leaf spot
  • Root rot
  • Powdery mildew
  • Rust
Additional Notes Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is the national flower of Malaysia and a popular ornamental plant used in hedges, borders, and containers.