Curcuma mangga
Curcumma mangga, commonly known as Mango Turmeric, is a vibrant medicinal plant prized for its unique aromatic properties. Distinguished by its mango-like scent, this perennial herb offers potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. It is widely utilized in traditional wellness practices to support digestive health and promote overall holistic healing.
- Scientific name: Curcuma mangga
- Family: Zingiberaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Zingiberales and the family Zingiberaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by 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, known scientifically as Curcuma mangga, is recognized by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In French, it is referred to as Temu mangga, while in Indonesian, it shares the same name, Temu mangga. Additionally, in Bengali, the plant is commonly called Temu poh.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Temu mangga | Wikidata |
| id | Temu mangga | Wikidata |
| ban | Temu poh | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within the Indo-China region, it can be found inhabiting the Andaman Islands and the Nicobar Islands. Additionally, its presence is well-documented throughout Thailand. Moving into the Malesia region, the species is known to grow on the island of Jawa. Finally, its range extends across the Malay Peninsula, covering the area of Malaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Curcuma mangga, is primarily valued for its underground structures known as rhizomes. The medicinal properties of the species are concentrated within the rhizome, which grows horizontally beneath the soil surface. These fleshy rhizomes are harvested and processed to extract their bioactive compounds, making the rhizome the most significant part of the plant for therapeutic use.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rhizomes | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| rhizome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Curcuma mangga has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,7-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1,4,6-heptatrien-3-one, bisdemethoxycurcumin, calcaratarin A, curcumanggoside, curcumin.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,7-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1,4,6-heptatrien-3-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bisdemethoxycurcumin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calcaratarin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| curcumanggoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| curcumin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| curcuminoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| demethoxycurcumin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| labda-8(17),12-diene-15,16-dial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-hydroxycinnamic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scopoletin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Curcuma mangga has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifeedant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifeedant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Curcuma mangga has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include allergy, antioxidant, insulin resistance.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| allergy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insulin resistance | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |