| Family | Zingiberaceae |
| Scientific name | Curcuma aeruginosa |
| Common name (English) | Blue Turmeric |
| Common name (Malay) | Temu Ireng |
| Identified as | Introduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land |
Curcuma aeruginosa, commonly known as blue turmeric, is a perennial rhizomatous herb in the Zingiberaceae family. Native to Southeast Asia, it produces aromatic, bluish rhizomes that are used in traditional medicine and occasionally in culinary applications. Traditionally, the rhizomes have been valued for their anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antimicrobial, and skin-healing properties. With its medicinal, cultural, and ethnobotanical significance, Curcuma aeruginosa remains an important species in herbal practices, tropical gardens, and regional health traditions.