Zingiber zerumbet subsp. zerumbet
Zingiber zerumbet subsp. zerumbet · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Zingiber zerumbet subsp. zerumbet, is a perennial tropical plant often called bitter ginger or pinecone ginger. Renowned for its distinctive cone-shaped inflorescences, this species holds significant value in traditional medicine, offering potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties used widely in various healing practices globally.
- Family
- Zingiberaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Cardamomum Spurium · Dieterichia Spuria · 14 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Zingiber zerumbet subsp. zerumbetSynonyms
- Cardamomum spurium
- Dieterichia spuria
- Amomum spurium
- Zingiber littorale
- Zingiber amaricans
- Zingiber aromaticum
- Zingiber darceyi
- Zingiber ovoideum
- Zingiber spurium
- Zingiber zerumbet var. littoralis
- Zingiber zerumbet var. magnum
- Dieterichia lampujang
- Dieterichia lampuyang
- Dieterichia major
- Dieterichia minor
- Zingiber zerumbet f. australianum
Sources: Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Zingiberales and the family Zingiberaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Zingiber as the subspecies zerumbet.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Zingiberales |
| Family | Zingiberaceae |
| Genus | Zingiber |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. In the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found inhabiting the islands of Comoros and Madagascar. Its presence extends into Eastern Asia, where it is specifically located in Taiwan. Furthermore, the species is well-established within the various provinces of China. Specifically, it thrives throughout both South-Central and Southeast China.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar |
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Zingiber zerumbet subsp. zerumbet has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (S)-6-gingerol, Kaempferol 3,4'-di-O-methyl ether.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (S)-6-gingerol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Kaempferol 3,4'-di-O-methyl ether | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(S)-6-gingerol
- Journal of natural medicines
Kaempferol 3,4'-di-O-methyl ether
- Journal of natural medicines
Preparations
Zingiber zerumbet subsp. zerumbet has 3 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include EtOAc-soluble fractions, methanol extract, water extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Etoac-soluble fractions | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanol extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Water extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Etoac-soluble fractions
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
Methanol extract
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
Water extract
- Journal of natural products