curcuma alismatifolia, siam tulip or summer tulip (thai: ปทุมมา, rtgs: pathumma; กระเจียวบัว, rtgs: krachiao bua; ขมิ้นโคก, rtgs: khamin khok) is a tropical plant native to laos, northern thailand, and cambodia.
despite its name, it is not related to the tulip, but is a close relative of turmeric.
it can grow as an indoor plant.
it is a perennial herb growing up to 2 feet (0.61 metres) tall.
malvidin 3-rutinoside is a pigment responsible for bract color in c. alismatifolia.
