Curcuma amarissima

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Curcuma amarissima, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, following the order Zingiberales. Finally, it is a member of the family Zingiberaceae within the genus Curcuma.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of Asia. Within China, it can be found located in the South-Central regions. Moving to the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is noted in Bangladesh. It also grows naturally throughout various parts of India. Collectively, these locations define the primary habitats where this medicinal species thrives.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Curcuma amarissima is characterized by its specialized survival strategy as a perennial herb that relies on underground storage organs to endure unfavorable environmental conditions. Classified botanically by its growth habits, the plant functions as a geophyte, utilizing its rhizomatous structure to protect its vital tissues beneath the soil surface. This survival mechanism is further defined by its status as a cryptophyte, meaning that during dormant periods or seasonal transitions, the above-ground vegetative parts die back, leaving the plant's life cycle to persist through its subterranean components. This life history allows the species to emerge periodically when moisture and temperature conditions are optimal, cycling through stages of leaf development, flowering, and seed production before returning to a state of underground dormancy.

Life form :

geophyte

Life form :

cryptophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Curcuma amarissima is characterized by a growth habit that is strictly terrestrial, as it does not function as an epiphyte. The plant is classified as a self-supporting climber, meaning it maintains its structural integrity and upright position without requiring external support systems. Furthermore, it functions as an independent organism, exhibiting no parasitic tendencies toward other vegetation.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Curcuma amarissima has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include AKT.

AKT

1. Biology

Conditions

Curcuma amarissima has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include wounds.

Wounds

1. Biology

Preparations

Curcuma amarissima has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include CA extract.

Ca extract

1. Biology