resurrection-lily
Kaempferia rotunda · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
resurrection-lily, scientifically known as Kaempferia rotunda, is a perennial herb prized in traditional medicine for its therapeutic properties. Native to Southeast Asia, its rhizomes are rich in bioactive compounds used to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and respiratory ailments. This versatile plant remains a vital resource in herbal pharmacology.
- Family
- Zingiberaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Rhizome
- Common names
- Resurrection-Lily · Tropical-Crocus · 1 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Kaempferia Versicolor · Kaempferia Longa
Names
Common Names
- resurrection-lily
- tropical-crocus
- kaempferia
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Kaempferia rotundaSynonyms
- Kaempferia versicolor
- Kaempferia longa
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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Kaempferia rotundifolia, is a medicinal herb where the primary part utilized for its therapeutic properties is the tuberous rhizome. These underground, fleshy stems serve as the plant's storage organs, concentrating the essential oils and bioactive compounds that contribute to its healing potential. In traditional medicine, the tuberous rhizome is often harvested, dried, and processed into various forms to treat various ailments, making it the most vital component of the species.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| rhizome | International journal of biological macromolecules (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Kaempferia rotunda has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Lectin, KRL.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Lectin | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| KRL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Lectin
- Applied biochemistry and biotechnology
- International journal of biological macromolecules
KRL
- Applied biochemistry and biotechnology
Activities
Kaempferia rotunda has 4 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antiproliferative.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Protein and peptide letters (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | International journal of biological macromolecules (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | International journal of biological macromolecules (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | Protein and peptide letters (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Kaempferia rotunda has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include colon cancer, premature aging, skin diseases.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| colon cancer | International journal of biological macromolecules (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| premature aging | Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Kaempferia rotunda tuberous rhizome lectin | International journal of biological macromolecules (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |