peacock gingers

Names

Common Names

• peacock gingers

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Zerumbet
• Monolophus
• Tritophus

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Zingiberales, it is specifically situated in the family Zingiberaceae. Its taxonomic identity is defined by its classification within the genus Kaempferia.

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Asia. Within China, it can be found in the South-Central regions as well as throughout the Southeast. Its presence also extends to the tropical island of Hainan. In Eastern Asia, the species is specifically documented in Taiwan. Finally, its range reaches the Indian Subcontinent, particularly within the area of Assam.

Chemicals

Kaempferia has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Clerodane Diterpenoids, Curcuminoids, Flavonoids, Steroids.

Clerodane Diterpenoids

1. Nutrients

Curcuminoids

1. Nutrients

Flavonoids

1. Nutrients

Steroids

1. Nutrients

Activities

Kaempferia has 5 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Anticholinesterase, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Neuroprotective.

Most Reported Activities

Medicinal Uses

Kaempferia has 12 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include asthma, cancer, coughs, epilepsy, erectile dysfunction.

Most Reported Uses