Curcuma alismatifolia
Siam tulip
Curcumma alismatifolia, commonly known as Black Turmeric, is a remarkable medicinal plant prized in traditional Ayurvedic practices. Renowned for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, this unique rhizome offers diverse therapeutic benefits. It is widely utilized to support digestive health, enhance immunity, and promote overall holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Curcuma alismatifolia
- 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. It is further classified within the order Zingiberales and the family Zingiberaceae. Finally, its taxonomic position is defined by the genus Curcuma, specifically as the species Curcuma alismatiifolia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Zingiberales | WCVP |
| Family | Zingiberaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Curcuma | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Curcuma alismatifolia, is recognized by various common names depending on the region and language. In Japan, it is referred to as クルクマ・シャローム, while in Malaysia, it is known as Tulip siam. In Thailand, the plant is called ปทุมมา, and in Vietnam, it is identified as Nghệ lá từ cô. Additionally, in Taiwan, it is commonly called 薑荷花.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | クルクマ・シャローム | Wikidata |
| ms | Tulip siam | Wikidata |
| th | ปทุมมา | Wikidata |
| vi | Nghệ lá từ cô | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 薑荷花 | Wikidata |
| arz | كركم الايسماتيفوليا | Wikidata |
| ml | കുർകുമ അലിസ്മാറ്റിഫോളിയ | Wikidata |
| zh | 姜荷花 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 姜荷花 | Wikidata |
| en | Siam Tulip | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Curcuma alismatifolia, is primarily found within the diverse landscapes of the Indo-China region. Its natural geographical distribution spans across several distinct Southeast Asian countries. Specifically, it can be located in the lush environments of Cambodia and Laos. Furthermore, the species is well-established within the territories of Thailand and Vietnam. Together, these nations represent the core areas where this medicinal plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Curcuma alismatifolia has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anthocyanin, anthocyanins, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anthocyanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |