Zingiber roseum
Zingiber roseum, commonly known as the rose-scented ginger, is a rare and captivating perennial herb belonging to the Zingiberaceae family. Distinguished by its delicate floral hues and aromatic rhizomes, this plant holds significant value in traditional medicine, offering potent bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments and inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Zingiber roseum
- Family: Zingiberaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Zingiber roseum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Zingiberales and the family Zingiberaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Zingiber.
| 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 wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in India, Bangladesh, and throughout the East Himalaya. Its range also extends significantly into the Indo-China region. Specifically, the species is documented to inhabit the tropical landscapes of Myanmar and Thailand. These varied locations highlight its ability to thrive across different ecosystems within these territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Zingiber roseum has 16 reported phytochemicals identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include limonene, linalool, (1R)-(+)-alpha-pinene, (1R)-(+)-beta-pinene, (R)-(+)-limonene.
- Total chemicals
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 18
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| limonene | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linalool | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (1R)-(+)-alpha-pinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (1R)-(+)-beta-pinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (R)-(+)-limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-pinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-terpineol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ascorbic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-pinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Zingiber roseum has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antispasmodic, Hepatoprotective, Stimulant.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stimulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Zingiber roseum has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include asthma, cough, digestion, gastric ulcers, heartburn.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| digestion | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heartburn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| injury | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |