Asphodelus bento-rainhae
Asphodelus bento-rainhae, commonly known as the Golden Sun-leaf, is a rare medicinal herb prized for its potent bioactive compounds. Native to secluded tropical valleys, this resilient plant offers unique therapeutic properties, particularly in soothing skin inflammation and supporting cellular regeneration, making it a vital subject for botanical research.
- Scientific name: Asphodelus bento-rainhae
- Family: Asphodelaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 Asphodelaceae and the genus Asphodeluus. Ultimately, its specific scientific name is Asphodeluus bento-rainhae.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Asphodelaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Asphodelus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Asphodelus bento-rainhae, is known by the common name بروق أيبيري in Arabic.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | بروق أيبيري | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Asphodelus bento-rainhae, exhibits a specific and limited geographical range within the European continent. Its presence is primarily concentrated in the region of Southwestern Europe. Specifically, it can be found growing naturally in the country of Portugal. Additionally, the species is distributed across the neighboring territory of Spain. Therefore, its natural habitat is restricted to these two distinct Iberian locations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Asphodelus benthae-rainhae, utilizes its specialized root tubers as a vital anatomical component for both storage and survival. These underground tuberous structures serve as primary reservoirs for nutrients and water, allowing the plant to endure periods of environmental stress or dormancy. In many medicinal contexts, it is these very root tubers that are targeted for their concentrated bioactive compounds, making them the most significant part of the plant for pharmacological interest.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Root Tubers | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Asphodelus bento-rainhae has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chrysophanol, condensed tannins, terpenoids, aloe-emodin, anthraquinone.
- Total chemicals
- 17
- Scientific sources
- 20
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chrysophanol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| condensed tannins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aloe-emodin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthraquinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asphodelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| condensed tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diosmetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Asphodelus bento-rainhae has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Inflammatory.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Inflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Asphodelus bento-rainhae has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, skin diseases, ulcers, urinary tract.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| urinary tract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |