Balanophora tobiracola
Balanophora tobiracola, commonly known as a specialized medicinal plant, holds significant potential in traditional healing practices. Found in specific ecological niches, this species is valued for its unique bioactive compounds. Research into its phytochemical properties offers promising insights for developing new therapeutic treatments and advancing modern pharmacological applications.
- Scientific name: Balanophora tobiracola
- Family: Balanophoraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Santalales. Finally, it is a member of the family Balanophoraceae, falling under the genus Balanophora.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Santalales | WCVP |
| Family | Balanophoraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Balanophora | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several regions within Eastern Asia. In China, its presence is specifically noted in the Southeast portion of the country. The species also extends to Japan, where it can be found growing in various habitats. Furthermore, its geographical range includes the Nansei-shoto islands. Finally, the distribution of this medicinal plant encompasses the island of Taiwan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Balanophora tobiracola has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-6,7-dihydroxy-1,2-dihydro-2,3-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid, taxifolin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-6,7-dihydroxy-1,2-dihydro-2,3-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| taxifolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Balanophora tobiracola has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gout, xanthine oxidase.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gout | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| xanthine oxidase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |