Alpinia coriandriodora
Alpinia coriandriodora, commonly known as the coriander-scented ginger, is a remarkable medicinal plant prized for its unique aromatic properties. Native to tropical regions, this species contains bioactive compounds that offer potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, making it a valuable resource in traditional healing and modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Alpinia coriandriodora
- Family: Zingiberaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Zingiberales and the family Zingiberaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Alpinia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Zingiberales | WCVP |
| Family | Zingiberaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Alpinia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Alpinia coriandriodora, is known by several common names depending on the language, including 香姜 (xiāng jiāng) and 云南红豆蔻果 (yúnnán hóng dòukòu guǒ) in Chinese.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 香姜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 云南红豆蔻果 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within specific regions of East and Southeast Asia. In China, its presence is concentrated specifically in the southeastern part of the country. Beyond Chinese borders, the species also extends into the Indo-China peninsula. Within this peninsula, Vietnam serves as a key area for its natural occurrence. Consequently, its geographical range is relatively localized to these subtropical territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Alpinia coriandriodora, is a medicinal species where the most significant part used for therapeutic purposes is the rhizoime. As an underground stem, the rhizoime serves as the primary storage organ for the plant, concentrating various bioactive compounds and essential oils that contribute to its medicinal properties. In traditional practices, this specific part is harvested and processed to extract the chemical constituents responsible for its unique aromatic and healing qualities.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rhizome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Alpinia coriandriodora has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |