Curcuma phaeocaulis
Curcumma phaeocauilis, commonly known as a member of the ginger family, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its unique botanical properties. Primarily found in specific tropical regions, it possesses bioactive compounds that offer potential therapeutic benefits, making it a subject of interest in traditional healing and modern ethnobotany.
- Scientific name: Curcuma phaeocaulis
- Family: Zingiberaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Curcuma phaeocaulis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Zingiberales and the family Zingiberaceae. Finally, it is identified 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, known scientifically as Curcuma phaeocaulis, is referred to by several common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is identified by the names 莪术, 黑褐姜黄, 莪术, 莪术, and 莪术 across different regional standards including zh, zh-hans, zh-cn, and zh-tw.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 莪术 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 莪术 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 莪术 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 莪术 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黑褐姜黄 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蓬莪术 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黑心姜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蒁药 | Wikidata |
| zh | 莪荗 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蓬莪荗 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Asia. Within China, it can be found inhabiting both the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its range extends into the Indo-China region, specifically within the country of Vietnam. Additionally, the species is documented in the Malesia region, specifically on the island of Jawa. Together, these locations highlight the diverse environmental niches occupied by the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Curcuma phaeoauis, is primarily valued for its medicinal properties derived from its underground root, specifically the rhizome. As a member of the ginger family, the specialized structure of this root serves as the main reservoir for bioactive compounds used in traditional healing practices.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Curcuma phaeocaulis has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include curcumin, curcuminoids, (5R)-1,7-Bis(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-methoxy-1-hepten-5-ol, alpha-Spinasterol, alpha-spinasterol.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| curcumin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| curcuminoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (5R)-1,7-Bis(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-methoxy-1-hepten-5-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-Spinasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-spinasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterin-3-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| curcumenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| demethoxycurcumin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| germacrone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Curcuma phaeocaulis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |