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Begonia ×nantoensis

Begonia nantoensis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (14 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Begonia ×nantoeilsis, scientifically known as Begonia nantoensis, is a fascinating medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its unique botanical characteristics, it is increasingly studied for its potential therapeutic properties. Understanding its traditional uses and phytochemical profile offers valuable insights into its role in natural medicine.

Family: Begoniaceae
Native range: Asia-Temperate
Parts used: Rhizome
Common names: Not available
Scientific synonyms: Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Begonia nantoensis

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Begonia nantoeis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Cucurbitales and the family Begoniaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Begonia.

Rank	Classification
Kingdom	Plantae
Phylum	Streptophyta
Class	Equisetopsida
Subclass	Magnoliidae
Order	Cucurbitales
Family	Begoniaceae
Genus	Begonia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural habitat is found exclusively within the region of Eastern Asia. More precisely, the distribution of Begonia nantoehensis is restricted to the island of Taiwan. This localized presence suggests that the species may be endemic to this particular territory. Consequently, its survival is closely tied to the unique environmental conditions provided by its Taiwanese home.

Region	Area
Eastern Asia	Taiwan

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Begonia nantoensis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include rhizome.

Plant parts reported in Begonia nantoensis
Plant part	Supporting sources	Consensus
Rhizome	1 supporting sources	★☆☆☆☆

Rhizome

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Chemicals

Begonia nantoensis has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-Catechin, 3beta,22alpha-dihydroxyolean-12-en-29-oic acid, 5,7-Dihydroxychromone, Begonanline, Cucurbitacin B.

Chemicals reported in Begonia nantoensis
Chemical	Supporting sources	Consensus
(-)-Catechin	1 supporting sources	★☆☆☆☆
3beta,22alpha-dihydroxyolean-12-en-29-oic acid	1 supporting sources	★☆☆☆☆
5,7-Dihydroxychromone	1 supporting sources	★☆☆☆☆
Begonanline	1 supporting sources	★☆☆☆☆
Cucurbitacin B	1 supporting sources	★☆☆☆☆
Cucurbitacin E	1 supporting sources	★☆☆☆☆
Cucurbitacin I	1 supporting sources	★☆☆☆☆
DIHYDROCUCURBITACIN B	1 supporting sources	★☆☆☆☆
Dihydrocucurbitacin E	1 supporting sources	★☆☆☆☆
Indole-3-carboxylic acid	1 supporting sources	★☆☆☆☆

(-)-Catechin

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3beta,22alpha-dihydroxyolean-12-en-29-oic acid

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5,7-Dihydroxychromone

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Begonanline

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Cucurbitacin B

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Cucurbitacin E

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Cucurbitacin I

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DIHYDROCUCURBITACIN B

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Dihydrocucurbitacin E

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Indole-3-carboxylic acid

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Activities

Begonia nantoensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Activities reported in Begonia nantoensis
Activity	Supporting sources	Consensus
Cytotoxic	1 supporting sources	★☆☆☆☆

Cytotoxic

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Conditions

Begonia nantoensis has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include HIV.

Conditions investigated for Begonia nantoensis
Condition	Supporting sources	Consensus
Hiv	1 supporting sources	★☆☆☆☆

Hiv

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Preparations

Begonia nantoensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include rhizomes.

Preparations reported for Begonia nantoensis
Preparation	Supporting sources	Consensus
Rhizomes	1 supporting sources	★☆☆☆☆

Rhizomes

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