Boesenbergia stenophylla
Boesenbergia stenophylla, commonly known as a member of the ginger family, is a fascinating medicinal plant valued for its unique bioactive properties. Native to tropical regions, this species is studied for its potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, offering promising therapeutic applications in traditional medicine and modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Boesenbergia stenophylla
- 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 a member of the family Zingiberaceae. Specifically, it is classified under the genus Boesenbergia, where its species name is stenophylla.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Zingiberales | WCVP |
| Family | Zingiberaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Boesenbergia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Boesenbergia stenophyllaya, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as narrow-leafed ginger, while in Malay, it is known as halia hutan. In Indonesian, it is called jahe hutan, and in scientific or botanical contexts, it is frequently identified by its Latin binomial.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is a specific member of the ginger family with a very limited natural range. Its geographical distribution is confined to the Malesia botanical region. Specifically, the species is found growing within the tropical landscapes of Borneo. This localized presence suggests that it thrives in the unique environmental conditions provided by that particular island. Consequently, its occurrence is highly specialized rather than widespread across the globe.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Boeosenbergia stenophyllia, is a species within the ginger family, and its most significant medicinal component is the rhizome. The rhizome serves as a specialized underground stem that stores essential nutrients and bioactive compounds, making it the primary part utilized for its therapeutic properties. In traditional medicinal practices, this thickened, creeping rhizome is often harvested, processed, and used to extract various phytochemicals believed to offer health benefits.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rhizome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Boesenbergia stenophylla has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include stenophyllol A, stenophyllol B.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stenophyllol A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stenophyllol B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Boesenbergia stenophylla has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Boesenbergia stenophylla has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Triple-negative breast cancer, neuroblastoma.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Triple-negative breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuroblastoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |