Hedychium stenopetalum
Hedychium stenopetalum, commonly known as the narrow-petaled cardamom, is a remarkable medicinal plant belonging to the Zingiberaceae family. Native to tropical regions, this aromatic perennial is highly valued in traditional medicine for its potent bioactive compounds, which offer significant anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties for holistic healing.
- Scientific name: Hedychium stenopetalum
- Family: Zingiberaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Hedychium stenopetalum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Zingiberales. Finally, it is a member of the family Zingiberaceae and falls 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 exhibits a diverse geographical range stretching across several regions of South and Southeast Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it is commonly found in the state of Assam and throughout Bangladesh. Its distribution also extends into the mountainous terrain of the East Himalaya. Moving into the Indo-China region, the species can be located within the borders of Myanmar. Additionally, its habitat includes various parts of Thailand, completing its broad regional presence.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hedychium stenopetalum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E)-nerolidol, linalool.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (E)-nerolidol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linalool | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |