Kaempferia rotunda
Kaempferia rotunda, commonly known as Round-leaved Kaempferia, is a perennial herb celebrated in traditional medicine. Native to Southeast Asia, this aromatic plant features lush, circular leaves and delicate flowers. Its rhizomes are highly valued for their potent bioactive compounds, offering significant anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and digestive therapeutic benefits.
- Scientific name: Kaempferia rotunda
- Family: Zingiberaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical 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, falling into the family Zingiberaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Kaempferia and the specific species rotunda.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Zingiberales | WCVP |
| Family | Zingiberaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Kaempferia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Its presence extends to the island of Taiwan in Eastern Asia. Additionally, the species is documented within the Indian Subcontinent, specifically in Assam. Together, these locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Chemicals
Kaempferia rotunda has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lectin, KRL.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lectin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| KRL | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Kaempferia rotunda has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Kaempferia rotunda has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include colon cancer, premature aging, skin diseases.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| premature aging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |