Zingiber purpureum
Zingiber purpureum, commonly known as purple ginger, is a remarkable medicinal plant belonging to the Zingiberaceae family. Renowned for its vibrant foliage and therapeutic properties, it is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. This aromatic herb offers significant antioxidant potential, making it a valuable subject in ethnopharmacology.
- Scientific name: Zingiber purpureum
- Family: Zingiberaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Zingiberales, it is classified under the family Zingiberaceae and the genus Zingiber. Together, these taxonomic levels define its biological identity as the species Zingiber purpureum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Zingiberales | WCVP |
| Family | Zingiberaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Zingiber | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range centered primarily within the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing across various regions of India, including the mountainous terrain of the East Himalaya. Its distribution extends into the state of Assam and throughout the nation of Bangladesh. Additionally, the species is recorded in the Southeast region of China. Together, these locations define the natural habitat where this medicinal plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Zingiber purpureum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include sabinene, terpinen-4-ol.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| sabinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpinen-4-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Zingiber purpureum has 3 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Repellent, Antihistamine, Insecticide.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Repellent | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihistamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Insecticide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Zingiber purpureum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dementia, depression.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dementia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| depression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |