Native Turmeric or Cape York Lily

Scientific Name: 

Curcuma australasica

Location: 

Edge of garden near the copse

C. australasica is the only Australian native of the 50 world-wide species of Curcuma. It occurs on Cape York Peninsula, a few areas in theNorthern Territory, Australia, and in Papua New Guinea. It has a very beautiful, long-lasting flower found in moist pockets in sandstone areas and in wet woodland and forest areas. It grows well in containers, can be propagated by division and prefers to well-watered in summer and dry in winter.

Curcuma australasica