Curcuma euchroma
Valeton
Zingiberaceae
Amomum zerumbet J.Koenig
Curcuma officinalis Salisb.
Curcuma zerumbet Roxb.
Erndlia subpersonata Giseke
Common Name:
General Information
Curcuma euchroma is a herbaceous perennial plant producing pseudostems about 1 metre tall from a branched rhizome. The pseudostems are comprised of several leaves, the blades of which can be 26 - 72cm long and 12 - 25cm wide[
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- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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The plant is harvested from the wild for local medicinal use.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
Southeast Asia - Indonesia (Java).
Habitat
Teak forests[
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Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Perennial |
| Height | 1.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Plants in this genus generaly prefer a humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade[
974- Title
- Encyclopedia of Tropical Plants - Identification and Cultivation of over 3,000 Tropical Plants
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- Ahmed Fayaz
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- Firefly Books Ltd.; New Zealand
- Year
- 2011
- ISBN
- 978-1-55407-489
- Description
- A good photograph and terse but detailed information for over 3,000 species of tropical plants. An excellent reference.
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Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
Rhizomes are sometimes used medicinally as a substitute for those of Curcuma longa[
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The rhizomes of Curcuma longa are used as follows:-
The rhizome is a pungent, bitter, astringent herb that stimulates the digestive, respiratory and circulatory systems and uterus, normalizes energy flow and has antiinflammatory and antibiotic effects. It has also been shown to lower blood-cholesterol levels and inhibit blood clotting[
254- Title
- The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants
- Publication
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- Author
- Chevallier. A.
- Publisher
- Dorling Kindersley. London
- Year
- 1996
- ISBN
- 9-780751-303148
- Description
- An excellent guide to over 500 of the more well known medicinal herbs from around the world.
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It is taken internally in the treatment of digestive and skin complaints, poor circulation, uterine tumours, jaundice, liver disease, menstrual problems, rheumatism, and to relieve cough and tuberculosis[
238- Title
- Encyclopaedia of Herbs and their Uses.
- Publication
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- Author
- Bown. D.
- Publisher
- Dorling Kindersley, London.
- Year
- 1995
- ISBN
- 0-7513-020-31
- Description
- A very well presented and informative book on herbs from around the globe. Plenty in it for both the casual reader and the serious student. Just one main quibble is the silly way of having two separate entries for each plant.
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310- Title
- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://proseanet.org/
- Publisher
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- Year
- 0
- ISBN
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- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
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Externally, the rhizome is used to treat a range of skin conditions including itch,insect bites, small injuries, sores and ringworm[
238- Title
- Encyclopaedia of Herbs and their Uses.
- Publication
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- Author
- Bown. D.
- Publisher
- Dorling Kindersley, London.
- Year
- 1995
- ISBN
- 0-7513-020-31
- Description
- A very well presented and informative book on herbs from around the globe. Plenty in it for both the casual reader and the serious student. Just one main quibble is the silly way of having two separate entries for each plant.
,
310- Title
- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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- Author
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- Website
- http://proseanet.org/
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- Year
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- ISBN
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- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
]. The powdered rhizome is used in a treatment for sores and rashes in infants. Indo-Fijians apply a poultice of the rhizome to sprains and bruises. A solution is used to treat eye diseases and open wounds. The rhizome is pounded and squeezed in water to prepare a solution to treat fish poisoning and to treat purulent conjunctivitis.
The leaves are applied to bruises and painful skin[
310- Title
- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
- Publication
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- Author
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- http://proseanet.org/
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- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
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311- Title
- Medicinal Plants in the South Pacific
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- WHO Regional Publications, Manilla.
- Year
- 1998
- ISBN
- 92-9061-118-9
- Description
- Excellent guide to 102 medicinal herbs of the Pacific Islands, with photographs of each plant and details of their constituents, biological activities and traditional uses. A description of each plant, together with habitat and distribution is given.
]. Juice from the leaves is used to treat aching eyes[
310- Title
- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
- Publication
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- Author
-
- Website
- http://proseanet.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
,
311- Title
- Medicinal Plants in the South Pacific
- Publication
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- Author
-
- Publisher
- WHO Regional Publications, Manilla.
- Year
- 1998
- ISBN
- 92-9061-118-9
- Description
- Excellent guide to 102 medicinal herbs of the Pacific Islands, with photographs of each plant and details of their constituents, biological activities and traditional uses. A description of each plant, together with habitat and distribution is given.
]. Colds and runny noses are treated by inhaling the vapour from the crushed leaves[
311- Title
- Medicinal Plants in the South Pacific
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Publisher
- WHO Regional Publications, Manilla.
- Year
- 1998
- ISBN
- 92-9061-118-9
- Description
- Excellent guide to 102 medicinal herbs of the Pacific Islands, with photographs of each plant and details of their constituents, biological activities and traditional uses. A description of each plant, together with habitat and distribution is given.
].
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe[
200- Title
- The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.
- Publication
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- Author
- Huxley. A.
- Publisher
- MacMillan Press
- Year
- 1992
- ISBN
- 0-333-47494-5
- Description
- Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
]. Germinates best at temperatures around 20°c[
200- Title
- The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Huxley. A.
- Publisher
- MacMillan Press
- Year
- 1992
- ISBN
- 0-333-47494-5
- Description
- Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
].
Division of the rhizome when the plant is dormant.
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Ken Fern,
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Ajna Fern
with help from
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