Balanophora fungosa subsp. indica
Balanophora fungosa subsp. indica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Balanophora fungosa subsp. indica, is a rare medicinal plant endemic to specific Indian regions. Renowned for its unique biological properties, this subspecies holds significant ethnobotanical value. Researchers study its bioactive compounds to explore potential therapeutic applications in traditional medicine and modern pharmacological advancements for holistic healing.
- Family
- Balanophoraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Balanophora fungosa subsp. indicaSynonyms
- Balaniella pedicellaris
- Balanophora annamensis
- Balanophora latipes
- Balanophora pedicellaris
- Balanophora picta
- Balanophora saxicola
- Balanophora simaoensis
- Langsdorffia indica
- Langsdorffia indica
- Balanophora thwaitesii
- Balanophora splendida
- Balanophora pentamera
- Balanophora picta
- Balanophora pierrei
- Balanophora indica var. tirunelveliensis
- Balanophora indica
- Balanophora indica var. agastyamalayana
- Balanophora bonii
- Balanophora burmannica
- Balanophora gracilis
- Balanophora fungosa var. indica
- Balanophora elkinsii
- Balanophora cryptocaudex
- Balanophora decurrens
- Bivolva gracilis
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Santalales, it is classified under the family Balanophoraceae and the genus Balanophora. Specifically, this medicinal species is identified as the subspecies indica.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Santalales |
| Family | Balanophoraceae |
| Genus | Balanophora |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan provinces. Its range also extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is documented in India. Specifically, the species has been identified in the Assam region as well. Together, these locations highlight the diverse habitats where this subspecies thrives.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
| Indo-China | Laos |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Balanophora fungosa subsp. indica has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Lignans, Sterols, Tannins, Terpenes.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lignans | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sterols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Lignans
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Sterols
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Tannins
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Terpenes
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Medicinal Uses
Balanophora fungosa subsp. indica has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gonorrhea, syphilis, uterine prolapse, wounds.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| gonorrhea | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| syphilis | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| uterine prolapse | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |