Ainsliaea fragrans

Ainsliaea fragrans · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Ainsliaea fragrans, is a fragrant deciduous shrub native to East Asia. Often found in montane forests, it is characterized by its delicate, sweet-scented blossoms. Historically utilized in traditional medicine, this plant offers unique botanical properties that continue to intrigue researchers studying natural therapeutic compounds.

Family
Asteraceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Ainsliaea Cordifolia Var. Integrifolia · Ainsliaea Rubrifolia · 5 more

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Ainsliaea fragrans

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known as Ainsliaea fragrans, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and falls under the genus Ainsliaea.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Asterales WCVP
Family Asteraceae WCVP
Genus Ainsliaea WCVP

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions within Eastern Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the South-Central and Southeast territories. Furthermore, the species can be found naturally growing in Japan. It also occupies specific habitats throughout Taiwan. Collectively, these locations define the natural geographical range of Ainsliaea fragrans.

Region Area Source
China China South-Central WCVP
China China Southeast WCVP
Eastern Asia Japan WCVP
Eastern Asia Taiwan WCVP

Chemicals

Ainsliaea fragrans has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,5-Dicaffeoylquinic acid, 4,5-Dicaffeoylquinic acid, Coumarin Derivatives.

Chemicals reported in Ainsliaea fragrans
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
3,5-Dicaffeoylquinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
4,5-Dicaffeoylquinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Coumarin Derivatives 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

3,5-Dicaffeoylquinic acid

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

4,5-Dicaffeoylquinic acid

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Coumarin Derivatives

  1. Scientific reports

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
whole herb Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
whole plant Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆