Curcuma neilgherrensis
Curcumal neigllherrensis, commonly known as Nilgiri turmeric, is a potent medicinal plant native to the Western Ghats. Renowned for its vibrant rhizomes, it possesses significant therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. This unique species offers promising potential in traditional healing practices and modern pharmacological research for various ailments.
- Scientific name: Curcuma neilgherrensis
- 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 classified under the family Zingiberaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Curcuma, specifically as the species Curcuma neilgherrensis.
| 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 by several different names depending on the linguistic and botanical context, is referred to as വെള്ളക്കൂവ in Malayalam (ml). In French (fr), it is formally identified by its botanical nomenclature as Curcumma neilgherrensis Wight., though it is also associated with the name Curcumma angustifolia Dalzell & A. Gibson.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | വെള്ളക്കൂവ | Wikidata |
| fr | Curcuma neilgherrensis Wight. | Wikidata |
| fr | Curcuma angustifolia Dalzell & A.Gibson | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution spanning across parts of South and Southeast Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is documented in India. Moving into the Indo-China region, the species can be found in Laos. Additionally, it extends its range into Myanmar. These locations represent the primary territories where Curcuma neilgherrensis is naturally situated.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Curcuma neilgherrensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |