Roscoea purpurea f. purpurea
Roscoea purpurea f. purpurea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Roscoea purpurea f. purpurea, is a striking perennial herb native to the moist, high-altitude forests of the Himalayas. Characterized by its elegant, bell-shaped purple blooms, this plant is valued both for its aesthetic charm in botanical gardens and its potential traditional uses within regional herbal medicine.
- Family
- Zingiberaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Roscoea Purpurea Var. Procera · Roscoea Procera · 1 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Roscoea purpurea f. purpureaSynonyms
- Roscoea purpurea var. procera
- Roscoea procera
- Roscoea purpurea var. gigantea
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Zingiberales and the family Zingiberaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Roscoea as the variety Roscoea purpurea f. purpurea.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Zingiberales |
| Family | Zingiberaceae |
| Genus | Roscoea |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the diverse landscapes of the Indian Subcontinent. Its natural habitat includes the mountainous regions of Nepal, where it thrives in specific ecological niches. Additionally, the species is distributed across the West Himalaya, showcasing its adaptation to high-altitude environments. These specific locations define its limited geographical range within the broader Asian continent. Consequently, understanding these localized habitats is essential for the conservation of this medicinal variety.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Roscoea purpurea f. purpurea has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Gallic acid, CATECHIN, p-coumaric acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Gallic acid | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CATECHIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-coumaric acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Gallic acid
- Journal of food science and technology
- 3 Biotech
CATECHIN
- Journal of food science and technology
p-coumaric acid
- Journal of food science and technology
Activities
Roscoea purpurea f. purpurea has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antimicrobial
- 3 Biotech
Preparations
Roscoea purpurea f. purpurea has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extracts, preparation of senescence phase.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Preparation of senescence phase | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Extracts
- 3 Biotech
Preparation of senescence phase
- Journal of food science and technology