Wurfbainia uliginosa
Wurfbainia uliginosa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Wurfbainia uliginosa, scientifically known as Wurfbainia uliginosa, is a significant medicinal plant traditionally utilized in various herbal practices. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this species offers potential therapeutic benefits, particularly in managing inflammation and oxidative stress, making it a subject of growing interest in pharmacological research.
- Family
- Zingiberaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Cardamomum Uliginosum · Amomum Uliginosum · 2 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Wurfbainia uliginosaSynonyms
- Cardamomum uliginosum
- Amomum uliginosum
- Amomum ovoideum
- Amomum robustum
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is a member of the order Zingiberales and falls under the family Zingiberaceae. Taxonomically, it is identified by the genus Wurfbainia, with the specific species being Wurfbainia uliginosa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Zingiberales | WCVP |
| Family | Zingiberaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Wurfbainia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Wurfbainia uliginosa, exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the Indo-China region. It can be found growing naturally throughout the diverse landscapes of Cambodia. Additionally, its presence extends into the forested areas of Laos and Myanmar. The species is also well-documented across the territories of Thailand. Finally, its habitat encompasses the various ecological zones found in Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Chemicals
Wurfbainia uliginosa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E,E)-Farnesol, (E,E)-farnesyl acetate.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (E,E)-Farnesol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (E,E)-farnesyl acetate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(E,E)-Farnesol
- Journal of natural medicines
(E,E)-farnesyl acetate
- Journal of natural medicines