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rotund boesenbergia
Scientific Name: Boesenbergia rotunda
Family: Zingiberaceae
Category: Monocot
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Boesenbergia rotunda: A Deep Dive
Boesenbergia rotunda, a fascinating herb with both medicinal and culinary applications, goes by several common names, including Chinese keys, fingerroot, lesser galangal, and Chinese ginger. Let's explore its intriguing characteristics.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant has rhizomes shaped like fingers.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Boesenbergia rotunda (L.) Mansf.
- Family: Zingiberaceae (Ginger family)
- Synonym: Boesenbergia pandurata (Roxb.) Schltr.
Distribution and Habitat
Boesenbergia rotunda is widely found in Asian countries. Originating from China and Southeast Asia, it thrives in warm, low sun to shaded conditions and is suited to hardiness zones 10-13.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is a herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial.
- The plant is characterized by bright yellow, finger-shaped rhizomes.
Traditional Uses and Research
- Boesenbergia rotunda has a history of use as a medicinal and culinary herb.
- Research has explored its potential effects on sexual behavior, anti-inflammatory properties, antioxidant activity, and anticancer investigations.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Studies have investigated the effects of crude extracts from Boesenbergia rotunda and related species on various cell lines.
Resources
- Further information can be found in databases such as NCBI, Catalog of Life, Wikipedia, KEW, and ITIS.
- Additional resources include publications from Tumbuhan berguna Indonesia I and the Australian Journal of Crop Science.