Curcuma xanthorrhiza ‘Temulawak’
Grows 1-1.5m high, originates in Indonesia. Similar to ‘Cape York Lily’, dormant in winter
Full sun to part shade
Prefers well-drained rich soil
Produces edible rhizomes which can be dried and used as spice or cooked with palm sugar as a drink. Used medicinally for dyspepsia
