Elettaria
Elettaria, commonly known as the "Tree of Life" in certain traditional contexts, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its therapeutic properties. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it plays a significant role in herbal medicine, offering potential benefits in treating various ailments and supporting overall holistic wellness and healing.
- Scientific name: Elettaria
- Family: Zingiberaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Zingiberales and the family Zingiberaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Eleutheria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Zingiberales | WCVP |
| Family | Zingiberaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Elettaria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions. Within the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found growing on the island of Réunion. Its presence is also significant across the Indian Subcontinent, where it inhabits India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Furthermore, the species extends into the Indo-China region, specifically occurring in Cambodia. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various tropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
Activities
Elettaria has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |