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Siam Tulip

Curcuma alismatifolia

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Brazil and Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (bitki)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Zingiberales (Zingiberales)
Family
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Curcuma
Species
Curcuma alismatifolia (Siam Tulip)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese açafrão-da-conchinchina

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Siam Tulip?
The scientific name of Siam Tulip is Curcuma alismatifolia. It belongs to the genus Curcuma.
What is the conservation status of Siam Tulip?
Siam Tulip (Curcuma alismatifolia) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Siam Tulip live?
Siam Tulip is found in Distributed across Brazil and Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Brazil, Taiwan.
What family does Siam Tulip belong to?
Siam Tulip (Curcuma alismatifolia) belongs to the genus Curcuma, which is part of the taxonomic family Zingiberaceae.
What kingdom does Siam Tulip belong to?
Siam Tulip (Curcuma alismatifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).
What are the closest relatives of Siam Tulip?
The closest relatives of Siam Tulip in the genus Curcuma include Australian Wild Turmeric, Candy Cane, Hill Turmeric, Hidden Lily, Jewel of Burma.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Curcuma — 8 Species

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Australian Wild Turmeric
Curcuma australasica
LC 🐾
Candy Cane
Curcuma rhabdota
VU 🐾
Hill Turmeric
Curcuma pseudomontana
VU
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Siam Tulip
Curcuma alismatifolia
NT
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Hidden Lily
Curcuma inodora
LC 🐾
Jewel of Burma
Curcuma roscoeana
LC 🐾
Zedoary
Curcuma zedoaria
DD 🐾
Turmeric
Curcuma longa
DD
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