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 fragransSynonyms
- Ainsliaea cordifolia var. integrifolia
- Ainsliaea rubrifolia
- Ainsliaea mollis
- Ainsliaea fragrans var. integrifolia
- Ainsliaea asarifolia
- Ainsliaea integrifolia
- Ainsliaea ningpoensis
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.
| 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
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
4,5-Dicaffeoylquinic acid
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Coumarin Derivatives
- Scientific reports
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| whole herb | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| whole plant | Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |