| Family | Zingiberaceae |
| Scientific name | Curcuma caesia |
| Common name (English) | Black Turmeric |
| Common name (Malay) | / |
| Identified as | Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land |
Curcuma caesia, commonly known as black turmeric, is a perennial rhizomatous herb in the Zingiberaceae family. Native to Northeast India, it is cultivated for its dark bluish-black aromatic rhizomes, which are used in traditional medicine and ritual practices. Traditionally, the rhizomes have been valued for their anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antimicrobial, and respiratory-supporting properties. With its medicinal, cultural, and ethnobotanical significance, Curcuma caesia remains an important species in herbal traditions and tropical home gardens.