Curcuma Longa Collection

Turmeric, Turmeric longa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Kirchner from Dr
FLO4564760 Turmeric, Turmeric longa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Kirchner from Dr. Willibald Artus' Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Turmeric, Turmeric longa. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert
FLO4985573 Turmeric, Turmeric longa. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's Medicinal Plants, London

Turmeric, Turmeric longa. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal
FLO4992863 Turmeric, Turmeric longa. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany

Turmeric or ukon, Curcuma longa, Curcuma
5324536 Turmeric or ukon, Curcuma longa, Curcuma by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Turmeric or ukon, Curcuma longa, Curcuma)

Turmeric -Curcuma longa-, flower, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Curcuma longa, Turmeric plant and roots growing from bulbs, side view

Turmeric powder, SEM
Turmeric powder, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Turmeric is a deep yellow spice made from the dried and ground rhizomes of turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Curcuma longa, Curcuma long, Turmeric, Redoute, Pierre Joseph, 1759-1840, les liliacees, 1802 - 1816

Turmeric -Curcuma longa-, spice souk, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Arabia, Middle East, Orient

Spices on the market, Granada province, Andalucia, Spain

Turmeric, Kerala, India

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) crop, with irrigator system watering field, Gundelpet, Karnataka, India, September

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) crop, growing in field, Gundelpet, Karnataka, India, September

Ground turmeric, crushed spices in mortar, and whole green and red chilli peppers in glass

Curcuma longa, ground Turmeric in small ceramic bowl, ground spices in pestle and mortar, metal grater, fresh green and red Chilli Peppers in jar

Liquorice and cinnamon sticks, dried ginger rhizomes and grated dried turmeric, close up

Curcuma longa, two fresh Turmeric rhizomes on slate tile with metal grating knife, one whole and one peeled and partially sliced

Curcuma sp. turmeric
A photograph of one of the decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall. Showing Curcuma sp. turmeric from Asia

Kempferi ovatifolia, colouring turmeric
Plate 4 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London

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"Curcuma Longa: The Golden Spice of Borneo and Beyond" Turmeric, also known as ukon or Curcuma longa, is a vibrant flowering plant native to Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia. Its scientific name pays homage to its remarkable healing properties that have been cherished for centuries. In the bustling spice souk of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, one can find the aromatic Turmeric -Curcuma longa- alongside other exotic spices from the Middle East and Orient. These vibrant powders and fragrant herbs add depth and flavor to dishes around the world. But it is in Kerala, India where turmeric truly shines. Fields adorned with rows of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) plants growing from bulbs create a mesmerizing sight. With an efficient irrigator system watering the crops in Gundelpet, Karnataka, these golden wonders thrive under the Indian sun. The journey from field to table begins with harvesting mature roots that are then ground into a fine powder. This process reveals ground turmeric's intense color and aroma when stored in small ceramic bowls or pestle and mortar alongside other ground spices like cumin or coriander seeds. Redoute's illustration "Les Liliacees" showcases Curcuma longa's elegant flowers amidst a collection of botanical wonders dating back to 1759-1840. This timeless artwork captures nature's beauty while paying tribute to this ancient spice. Spices on display at Granada province's market in Andalucia, Spain include turmeric among their colorful array. Here locals appreciate not only its culinary uses but also its potential health benefits as an anti-inflammatory agent and antioxidant powerhouse. Whether used as a staple ingredient in traditional Asian cuisine or enjoyed for its medicinal qualities worldwide, it has become synonymous with vitality and wellness. From Borneo to Dubai; Kerala to Granada, this golden spice continues to captivate and inspire.