Roscoea purpurea
Roscoea purpurea, commonly known as the purple roscoe, is a striking perennial herb native to the Himalayan regions. Characterized by its elegant, bell-shaped violet flowers, this plant thrives in moist, shaded environments. Beyond its ornamental beauty, it holds significant interest in traditional medicine for its diverse bioactive properties and applications.
- Scientific name: Roscoea purpurea
- Family: Zingiberaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Zingiberales and the family Zingiberaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its scientific genus name, Roscoea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Zingiberales | WCVP |
| Family | Zingiberaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Roscoea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the diverse landscapes of the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, its presence is noted in the mountainous terrain of Nepal. It is also widely distributed across the West Himalaya region. These specific locations provide the unique environmental conditions necessary for its growth. Consequently, its geographical range is concentrated within these high-altitude areas of South Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Roscoea purpurea has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 15-methyl retinol, Kaempferol, bisdemethoxycurcumin, caffeic acid, coronarin A.
- Total chemicals
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 15-methyl retinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bisdemethoxycurcumin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coronarin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fenozan acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| guaiac acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Roscoea purpurea has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diarrhea, fever, hypertension, inflammation, lung cancer.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |