Bletilla ochracea
Bletilla ochracea, commonly known as a medicinal orchid, is a rare species valued in traditional herbal medicine. Native to specific subtropical regions, it contains unique bioactive compounds used to treat inflammation and promote healing. Understanding its pharmacological properties is essential for exploring its potential in modern therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Bletilla ochracea
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Bletilla ochracea, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further classified under the order Asparagales and the family Orchidaceae. Finally, it is placed in the genus Bletilla.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Orchidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bletilla | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Bletilla ochracea, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is widely known as 白及 (Báijí), with specific regional written forms including 黄花白及 (Huánghuā báijí), 黄花白及 (zh-cn), and 黃花白及 (zh-tw). Additionally, in Persian, it is identified as بلتیلا اکراسی.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 黄花白及 | Wikidata |
| fa | بلتیلا اکراسی | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 黄花白及 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 黃花白及 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白及 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄花白芨（黄花白及） | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several distinct regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central areas. It also extends into the North-Central parts of the country. Furthermore, the species can be found throughout the Southeast region of China. Finally, its geographical range includes the Indo-China territory, specifically within Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Bletilla ochracea has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include polysaccharide, Phenanthrenes, bibenzyl, flavonoids, glucose.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| polysaccharide | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phenanthrenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bibenzyl | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mannose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenanthrene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenanthrenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stilbenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Bletilla ochracea has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Hemostatic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hemostatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Bletilla ochracea has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cough, epistaxis, gastrointestinal disorders, hemoptysis, peptic ulcer.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epistaxis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hemoptysis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peptic ulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |