Wurfbainia vera
Wurfbainia vera · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Wurfbainia vera, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued in traditional pharmacology. Native to specific Asian regions, it is highly regarded for its bioactive compounds. This species is frequently utilized for its potential therapeutic properties, offering promising applications in natural medicine and holistic wellness treatments.
- Family
- Zingiberaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Fruit
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Amomum Verum
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
French:
- cardamome krervanh
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Wurfbainia veraSynonyms
- Amomum verum
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Wurfbainia vera, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Zingiberales. Finally, it is a member of the family Zingiberaceae and is categorized under the genus Wurfbainia.
| 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 exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions in Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, it can be found growing in Cambodia. It is also documented to occur in Thailand and Vietnam. Furthermore, its range extends into the Malesia region. Specifically, the species is known to inhabit the island of Sumatera.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Wurfbainia vera, is a medicinal species where the fruits serve as a significant component for study and potential therapeutic application. These fruits, which develop from the flowering structures, contain specific bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's overall medicinal profile. In traditional or pharmacological contexts, the chemical constituents found within the fruits are often the focus of investigation to understand their efficacy in treating various ailments.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| fruit | Microbial pathogenesis (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Wurfbainia vera has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Eucalyptol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Eucalyptol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Eucalyptol
- Microbial pathogenesis
Medicinal Uses
Wurfbainia vera has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bovine mastitis.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| bovine mastitis | Microbial pathogenesis (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Essential oils | Microbial pathogenesis (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |