Plant · GBIF taxon 2757556
Siam Tulip
Curcuma alismatifoliaAlso known as Summer Tulip, Chiang Mai Tulip, Dok Kra Jiao
Siam tulips emerge with the tropical monsoon rains, producing erect lance-shaped leaves and tall flower spikes crowned with striking pink or white upper bracts. Small true flowers nestle within the lower green bracts, attracting pollinators across open grasslands and dry deciduous forests. Underground rhizomes allow these perennial ginger relatives to survive seasonal dry periods beneath the soil.
TropicalFloweringOrnamental
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Near ThreatenedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNear ThreatenedRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Autotrophic
Predators
- Snails
- Slugs
- Caterpillars
ThreatsHabitat loss, Over-collection for trade
HabitatsDeciduous Forests, Savannahs, Grasslands
Life spanPerennial
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderZingiberales
- FamilyZingiberaceae
- GenusCurcuma
- SpeciesCurcuma alismatifolia
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
- What to notice
- Look for stiff erect leaves and vivid pink upper bracts rising above grassy native savannahs.
- Support conservation
- Enjoy wild fields from established trails and purchase potted plants strictly from licensed growers.
Responsible observation
- Monsoon bloom: Watch for bright pink floral bracts appearing during the summer rainy season.
- Garden care: Observe planted specimens in well-draining soil with bright, filtered sunlight.
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