Scientific Name
Alpinia zerumbet (Persoon) B. L. Burtt & R. M. Smith.
Synonyms
Family
Zingiberaceae
Local Name
Khulanjan, Jangli Adrak
Habit Habitat
A perennial, rhizomatous herb with pseudo stems up to 2-3 m tall, found in sub-tropical zone, also cultivated in local areas.
Taxonomic Features
Leaves simple, lanceolate, glabrous. Inflorescence drooping panicles. Flower zygomorphic. Bracteoles with pink tip enclosing flower bud. Calyx white. Corolla tubular. Lobes milky white with pink tips. Labellum yellow with purple-red stripes. Fruit a capsule, globose and ribbed. Seed angled.
Flowering Fruiting
June-October
Harvesting Time
October-December
Medicinal Value
It has antifungal and antibacterial properties, also used as stimulant, aphrodisiac, carminative and flavoring agent. Rhizome is used to treat bronchitis, measles, gastritis and seed cure digestive problems. Locally powder is used for treatment of asthma, indigestion and impotency.
Parts Used
Leaf and rhizome
Future Prospective
Conservation, Cultivation, Chemical analysis, Herbal Pharmacy, Allopathic Pharmacy, Oil extraction
Plant Images
Alpinia zerumbet (Persoon) B. L. Burtt & R. M. Smith.