Curcuma wanenlueanga
Curcuma wanenlueanga · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Curcumma wanenlueanga, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued in traditional herbal practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this species offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Exploring its unique phytochemical profile reveals its importance in natural healing and modern pharmacology.
- Family
- Zingiberaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Curcuma wanenlueangaTaxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Zingiberales. Finally, it is a member of the family Zingiberaceae and falls under the genus Curcuma.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Zingiberales |
| Family | Zingiberaceae |
| Genus | Curcuma |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is native to the specific geographical region of Indo-China. Within this broader area, its distribution is notably concentrated in Thailand. It thrives in the unique environmental conditions provided by this Southeast Asian landscape. Consequently, the species is considered an endemic element of the Thai flora. This localized presence defines its natural habitat and ecological niche.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indo-China | Thailand |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Curcuma wanenlueanga has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Curcumenone, Demethoxycurcumin, Zedoarondiol, curcumin, dihydrodemethoxycurcumin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Curcumenone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Demethoxycurcumin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Zedoarondiol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| curcumin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydrodemethoxycurcumin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Curcumenone
- BMC complementary medicine and therapies
Demethoxycurcumin
- BMC complementary medicine and therapies
Zedoarondiol
- BMC complementary medicine and therapies
curcumin
- BMC complementary medicine and therapies
dihydrodemethoxycurcumin
- BMC complementary medicine and therapies