Curculigo latifolia
Curculigo latifolia, commonly known as Broad-leaved Curculigo, is a significant medicinal herb belonging to the Zingiberaceae family. Native to various tropical regions, this plant is highly valued in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties, particularly its ability to act as a potent tonic, rejuvenator, and anti-inflammatory agent.
- Scientific name: Curculigo latifolia
- Family: Hypoxidaceae
- 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 is further organized into the order Asparagales and the family Hypoxidaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Curculigo as Curculigo latifolia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Hypoxidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Curculigo | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Curculigo latifolia, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Indonesia, it is commonly referred to as Marasai (id), while in Bengali, it is known by the names মলিনপাস্না (bn) and কুরকুলিগো ল্যাটটিফোলিয়া (bn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| id | Marasai | Wikidata |
| bn | মলিনপাস্না | Wikidata |
| bn | কুরকুলিগো ল্যাটিফোলিয়া | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is documented in both the Hainan province and the Southeast regions of the country. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in Bangladesh. The species also extends into the Indo-China area, specifically inhabiting the Andaman Islands. Furthermore, its distribution includes the country of Cambodia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Curculigo latifolia, possesses distinct morphological features across its various anatomical structures. The root system is of significant medicinal importance, typically consisting of thick, fleshy rhizomes that are utilized for their therapeutic properties. Supporting the plant is a relatively slender stem that serves to connect the underground structures to the foliage. The leaves are broad and lanceolate in shape, providing the necessary surface area for photosynthesis to fuel the plant's growth.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Curculigo latifolia has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include arbutin, curculigoside, methyl 3-hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzoate, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arbutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| curculigoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl 3-hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzoate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Curculigo latifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |