| Curcuma is a tall reed-like tuber from Burma with luscious, lilac-pink tubular flowers that make a spectacular show. |
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| Known as oil of curcuma, it contains borneol, cineol, curcumin, phellandrene, turmerone and zingerone. |
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| Orange curcuma comes from the root of the spice plant turmeric, and yellow urucum is found in flowers that grow in tropical regions like Brazil. |
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| Species such as heliconia, caribea, celosia, curcuma, gladioli, hibiscus, roses, ornamental palms and ferns perform well under natural conditions. |
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| Curcuma heyneana, locally called temu giring, contains piperazine citrate, aetheric oil, natural resins, fat and other substances and is often used in traditional medicines. |
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