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Curcuma woodii is a tuberous perennial herb from south-east Thailand, grown for its large leaves and white flowers that appear in summer. It needs a warm, bright spot and a distinct dry rest period, as its underground storage organs are kept fairly dry while dormant.
Curcuma woodii is a species of flowering plant in the family Zingiberaceae. It is a perennial herb with white flowers, and capsule fruits. The species is native to Thailand.
Curcuma woodii was described in 2015. It is named after Tom Wood, who introduced the species to the South China National Botanical Garden.
Curcuma woodii is native to the seasonally dry tropical biome of south-east Thailand.
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Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
