Hedychium ellipticum
Hedychium ellipticum, commonly known as the False Cardamom, is a perennial herb native to the Eastern Himalayas. Renowned for its fragrant, yellowish flowers, this plant holds significant medicinal value. It is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to respiratory distress and skin inflammations.
- Scientific name: Hedychium ellipticum
- Family: Zingiberaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Hedychium ellipticum, 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. Ultimately, it is categorized under 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 is widely distributed across several regions within the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing in the lush landscapes of Assam and throughout Bangladesh. Its presence extends into the mountainous terrains of the East Himalaya and the West Himalaya. Additionally, the species is well-documented in the country of Nepal. Together, these locations highlight the specific ecological range of Hedychium ellipticum.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hedychium ellipticum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-cineole, (E)-nerolidol, bornyl acetate, sabinene, terpin-4-ol.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-cineole | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (E)-nerolidol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bornyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sabinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpin-4-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hedychium ellipticum has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include asthma, bronchitis, rheumatism.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bronchitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |