Alpinia conchigera
Alpinia concinna, commonly known as Lesser Galangal, is a versatile medicinal plant belonging to the Zingiberaceae family. Native to Southeast Asia, it is highly valued in traditional medicine for its potent antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Its aromatic rhizomes are frequently used to treat digestive ailments and skin infections.
- Scientific name: Alpinia conchigera
- Family: Zingiberaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Zingiberales, it is classified under the family Zingiberaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Alpinia, with its species designation being Alpinia conchigera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Zingiberales | WCVP |
| Family | Zingiberaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Alpinia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence across several key regions in Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be specifically found in Bangladesh. Its distribution also extends significantly into the Indo-China region, covering the Andaman Islands. Furthermore, the species is documented throughout Cambodia and Myanmar. Finally, its range reaches into Thailand, completing its diverse Southeast Asian footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Chemicals
Alpinia conchigera has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1'-S-1'-acetoxychavicol acetate, 1'-Acetoxychavicol acetate, 1'S-1'-acetoxychavicol acetate, ACA, calcium.
- Total chemicals
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1'-S-1'-acetoxychavicol acetate | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1'-Acetoxychavicol acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1'S-1'-acetoxychavicol acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calcium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| copper | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galanganal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galanganol A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galanganol B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iron | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Alpinia conchigera has 8 reported activities identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Apoptotic, Cytotoxic, Anticancer, Antidementia, Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Apoptotic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidementia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiobesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Alpinia conchigera has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, hyperlipidemia, neurodegenerative disorders, non-small cell lung cancer, obesity.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperlipidemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurodegenerative disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| non-small cell lung cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |