Anemarrhena asphodeloides
Anemarrhena asphodeloides, commonly known as the Asphodel-leafed Anemarrhena, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to specific arid regions. Renowned for its unique botanical characteristics, this species holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditional healers utilize its specialized properties to treat various ailments, highlighting its importance in natural pharmacology and biodiversity.
- Scientific name: Anemarrhena asphodeloides
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales, it is classified under the family Asparagaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Anemarrhena as Anemarrhena asphodeloides.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Asparagaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Anemarrhena | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad and diverse presence across various regions of China. Its natural range begins in the northern reaches, specifically within the provinces of Inner Mongolia and Manchuria. Moving toward the center of the country, it is also documented throughout China North-Central. The species extends its reach into the southern territories, inhabiting the China South-Central region. Finally, its distribution concludes in the lush landscapes of China Southeast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Anemarrhena asphodeloides has 61 reported phytochemicals identified across 90 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include mangiferin, neomangiferin, isomangiferin, nyasol, timosaponin AIII.
- Total chemicals
- 61
- Scientific sources
- 90
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| mangiferin | 9 | ★★★★☆ |
| neomangiferin | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| isomangiferin | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| nyasol | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| timosaponin AIII | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| timosaponin BII | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| anemarrhenasaponin I | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| timosaponin B | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| timosaponin B-II | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Anemarrhena asphodeloides has 12 reported activities identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Estrogenic, Antiallergic, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Estrogenic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiallergic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiosteoporotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Anemarrhena asphodeloides has 41 reported medicinal uses identified across 49 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, cancer, candidiasis, hypoglycemic, platelet aggregation.
- Total uses
- 41
- Scientific sources
- 49
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| candidiasis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoglycemic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| platelet aggregation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aspergillus fumigatus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aspergillus niger | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HIV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SARS-CoV-2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |