Curcuma amada
Curcumma longa, commonly known as turmeric, is a vibrant perennial plant belonging to the ginger family. Renowned for its brilliant orange rhizomes, it has been a cornerstone of Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. Highly valued for its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, this golden spice offers remarkable therapeutic benefits.
- Scientific name: Curcuma amada
- 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 Zingiberaceae family. It is specifically classified under the genus Curcuma.
| 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, Curcuma amada, is known by various regional names across different languages. In Indonesia, it is referred to as Temu mangga, a name that is also used in French as Temu mangga. In the Indian languages, it carries specific names such as മാങ്ങയിഞ്ചി in Malayalam, आंबेहळद in Marathi, and మామిడి అల్లం in Telugu.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| id | Temu mangga | Wikidata |
| ml | മാങ്ങയിഞ്ചി | Wikidata |
| mr | आंबेहळद | Wikidata |
| te | మామిడి అల్లం | Wikidata |
| fr | Temu mangga | Wikidata |
| bn | আম আদা | Wikidata |
| bar | Mango-Ingwer | Wikidata |
| de | Mangoingwer | Wikidata |
| de-ch | Mango-Ingwer | Wikidata |
| ta | மாங்கா இஞ்சி | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the vast landscapes of the Indian Subcontinent. Within this region, it is commonly found growing in both India and Bangladesh. Beyond the subcontinent, its natural range extends into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, it is indigenous to the tropical environments of Myanmar. Finally, the species also thrives within the diverse ecosystems of Thailand.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Curcuma longa (often referred to in botanical contexts related to Curcuma amada), is characterized by a unique underground structure and above-ground growth. The most pharmacologically significant part is the rhizomes, which are thick, fleshy stems that store essential oils and curcuminoids. Within this root system, one can find smaller, secondary structures known as microrhizomes that aid in the plant's expansion and nutrient storage. Above the soil, the plant produces vibrant green shoots that emerge to facilitate photosynthesis, providing the energy necessary for the development of the medicinal components held within the underground parts.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 8
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rhizomes | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| shoots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Microrhizomes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Curcuma amada has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E)-14-Hydroxy-15-norlabda-8(17),12-dien-16-al, 2,3-pentanediol, flavonoids, polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (E)-14-Hydroxy-15-norlabda-8(17),12-dien-16-al | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,3-pentanediol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Curcuma amada has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiapoptotic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiapoptotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |