Beaumontia brevituba
Beaumontia brevituba, commonly known as the short-tubed beaumontia, is a climbing woody vine native to tropical regions. Renowned for its striking, fragrant bell-shaped flowers, this botanical specimen holds significant interest in traditional medicine. Its unique physiological properties offer potential therapeutic benefits, making it a subject of ethnobotanical study.
- Scientific name: Beaumontia brevituba
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Beaumontia brevituba, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Gentianales. Finally, it is a member of the family Apocynaceae and falls under the genus Beaumontia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Beaumontia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Beaumontia brevituba, is known by various names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is commonly referred to by the names 断肠花 and 大果夹竹桃.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 断肠花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大果夹竹桃 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to specific regions within East Asia. Its primary geographical distribution can be found in China, particularly across the southeastern parts of the country. Additionally, it is documented to grow in the tropical environment of Hainan. These specific locations define the natural range where the species thrives. Consequently, its presence is closely tied to the unique climates of China Southeast and Hainan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Beaumontia brevituba, possesses various components that are often studied for their potential therapeutic properties. The leaves are a primary part of the plant, frequently utilized in traditional practices due to their specific chemical composition. Additionally, the unripe fruits and the seeds contain distinct bioactive compounds that may contribute to the plant's medicinal profile, making each of these parts significant in the study of its pharmacological potential.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| unripe fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Beaumontia brevituba has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include digitoxigenin, digitoxigenin alpha-L-cymaroside, oleandrigenin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| digitoxigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| digitoxigenin alpha-L-cymaroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleandrigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Beaumontia brevituba has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include lung cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lung cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |