Begonia fimbristipula
Begonia fimbristipula, commonly known as a rare medicinal begonia, is a distinctive plant valued for its unique botanical properties. Found in specific tropical habitats, it holds significant interest in ethnobotany. Researchers study its bioactive compounds to explore potential therapeutic applications, highlighting its importance in traditional medicine and biodiversity conservation.
- Scientific name: Begonia fimbristipula
- Family: Begoniaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Cucurbitales, it is further categorized into the family Begoniaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Begonia as the species Begonia fimbristipula.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Cucurbitales | WCVP |
| Family | Begoniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Begonia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Begonia fimbristipula, is recognized by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 紫背天葵 (zh), 紫背天葵 (zh-cn), 紫背天葵 (zh-tw), and 紫背天葵 (zh-hans), as well as 散血子 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 紫背天葵 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 紫背天葵 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 紫背天葵 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 紫背天葵 | Wikidata |
| zh | 散血子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 天葵 | Wikidata |
| zh | 红天葵 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of East and Southeast Asia. Within China, it can be located in the tropical Hainan province. Furthermore, its range extends into the broader regions of China Southeast. Moving into the Indo-China peninsula, the species is also documented in Thailand. These distinct locations highlight the plant's preference for specific subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Begonia fimbristipula has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include IBA, MS, NAA, activated carbon, carrageenan.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| IBA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MS | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| NAA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| activated carbon | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carrageenan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sucrose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |