Hedychium coronarium
Hedychium coronarium, commonly known as White Ginger Lily, is a striking perennial prized for its intense fragrance and ornamental beauty. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this plant holds significant medicinal value in traditional practices, utilized for its soothing properties to treat ailments ranging from skin irritations to digestive disturbances.
- Scientific name: Hedychium coronarium
- Family: Zingiberaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Zingiberales and the family Zingiberaceae. Ultimately, its scientific identity is defined by its placement in the genus Hedychium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Zingiberales | WCVP |
| Family | Zingiberaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hedychium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct oceanic and continental regions. Within the Macaronesian archipelago, it can be found inhabiting the Azores, the Canary Islands, and Madeira. Its range also extends to West-Central Tropical Africa, specifically occurring around the Gulf of Guinea Islands. Furthermore, the species has established a presence in the Southern African region, particularly within KwaZulu-Natal. These varied locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in multiple subtropical and tropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Azores | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hedychium coronarium has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include linalool, 1,8-cineole, coronadiene, coronarin D, ginkgolide C.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| linalool | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 1,8-cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coronadiene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coronarin D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ginkgolide C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isocoronarin D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| suberic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| swietenine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-meta-mentha-2,8-diene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triparanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hedychium coronarium has 8 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, Antihypertensive, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hedychium coronarium has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Antidiabetic, diuretic effects, leishmaniasis, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuretic effects | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leishmaniasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |