Bassecoia hookeri
Bassecoia hookeri, commonly known as the Hookeri's Basswood, is a unique medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it has been traditionally utilized to treat various ailments. Modern pharmacological studies continue to explore its significant therapeutic potential in developing new natural healing treatments.
- Scientific name: Bassecoia hookeri
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Dipsacales. Finally, it is a member of the family Caprifoliaceae and is identified by the genus Bassecoia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Dipsacales | WCVP |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bassecoia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central areas as well as in the provinces of Qinghai and Tibet. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, its range extends into the East Himalaya region. Furthermore, the species is documented to grow within the borders of Nepal. Together, these locations highlight the plant's preference for high-altitude and diverse mountainous terrains.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Activities
Bassecoia hookeri has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antinociceptive.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |