Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
trichocarpa
ID:
765491

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wight) Bennet & Raizada

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Indian J. Forest. 4: 68 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764824



Common Names

  • Curculigo Trichocarpa
  • Curculigo Tonkinensis
  • Curculigo Seychellensis


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Description

Curculigo trichocarpa (also called Chinese Black Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China, India, and Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, grasslands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Curculigo trichocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Curculigo trichocarpa has small, yellow flowers with 6 petals and a yellow centre. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Curculigo trichocarpa is a small, evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to India and is hardy in USDA zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in early spring. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Germination usually takes about two weeks.

Where to Find Curculigo trichocarpa

Curculigo trichocarpa is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

Curculigo trichocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Curculigo trichocarpa?

Curculigo trichocarpa

What is the natural habitat of Curculigo trichocarpa?

It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

What are the medicinal uses of Curculigo trichocarpa?

It is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, dysentery, and skin diseases.

Species in the Hypoxidaceae family

Curculigo annamitica, Curculigo breviscapa, Curculigo capitulata, Curculigo conoc, Curculigo disticha, Curculigo ensifolia, Curculigo erecta, Curculigo gracilis, Curculigo latifolia, Curculigo oligantha, Curculigo orchioides, Curculigo pilosa, Curculigo prainiana, Curculigo racemosa, Curculigo rhizophylla, Curculigo scorzonerifolia, Curculigo seychellensis, Curculigo sinensis, Curculigo tonkinensis, Curculigo trichocarpa, Curculigo savantwadiensis, Curculigo maharashtrensis, Curculigo fabrei, Curculigo maheensis, Empodium elongatum, Empodium flexile, Empodium gloriosum, Empodium monophyllum, Empodium namaquensis, Empodium plicatum, Empodium veratrifolium, Empodium namaquensis, Empodium veratrifolium, Hypoxis abyssinica, Hypoxis acuminata, Hypoxis angustifolia, Hypoxis argentea, Hypoxis arillacea, Hypoxis aurea, Hypoxis bampsiana, Hypoxis baurii, Hypoxis camerooniana, Hypoxis canaliculata, Hypoxis catamarcensis, Hypoxis colchicifolia, Hypoxis costata, Hypoxis cuanzensis, Hypoxis curtissii, Hypoxis decumbens, Hypoxis demissa,

References

Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
Mukat Behari Raizada (1907-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raizada' in the authors string.
Sigamony Stephen Richard Bennet (1940-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bennet' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:908594-1: Based on the initial data import