Meistera koenigii
Meistera koeigii, commonly known as Curry Tree, is a highly valued medicinal plant native to India and Sri Lanka. Renowned for its aromatic leaves, it is widely used in traditional Ayurveda to aid digestion, manage diabetes, and promote hair health, offering a unique blend of culinary and therapeutic benefits.
- Scientific name: Meistera koenigii
- Family: Zingiberaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Zingiberales and the family Zingiberaceae. It is formally identified by the genus Meistera, specifically as the species Meistera koeinigii.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Zingiberales | WCVP |
| Family | Zingiberaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Meistera | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Meistera koenigii, is known by various names across different regions and languages. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Curry tree, while in Hindi, it is known as Kadi Patta. In Tamil, it is called Kariveppilai, and in Malayalam, it is referred to as Kariveppila.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central areas to the Southeast provinces. Its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is notably present in Assam. Additionally, the species is documented growing within the territory of Bangladesh. Finally, the plant is also distributed throughout the East Himalaya region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Curry leaf, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, most notably its leaves and fruits. The aromatic leaves are the most widely used part, frequently dried or crushed to extract essential oils that aid in digestion and provide antioxidant benefits. While the leaves are the primary focus of traditional medicine, the small, fleshy fruits also play a role in the plant's lifecycle and can be studied for their specific chemical constituents.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Meistera koenigii has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticholinesterase, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Meistera koenigii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |