Blumea arfakiana
Blumea arfakiana, commonly known as a medicinal shrub endemic to New Guinea, holds significant ethnobotanical value. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat ailments such as inflammation and respiratory issues. Its unique chemical profile offers promising potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Blumea arfakiana
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered as Asterales and situated in the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Blumea as the species Blumea arfakiana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Blumea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Blumea arfakiana, is known by various common names depending on the language and regional usage. In Chinese, it is referred to as 阿法艾纳香 (zh), specifically written as 阿法艾纳香 in Mainland China (zh-cn), and as 阿法艾納香 in Taiwan (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 阿法艾纳香 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 阿法艾纳香 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 阿法艾納香 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is specifically native to the unique landscapes of the Papuasian region. Its natural habitat is found exclusively within the island of New Guinea. Within this vast territory, it thrives in specific ecological niches that support its growth. This localized presence makes it a distinct part of the island's botanical diversity. Consequently, its geographical range is strictly confined to this specific part of the world.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Blumea arfakiana has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include beta-eudesmol, blumealactone C, deacetylblumealactone C, deoxyblumealactone C, stigmasterol.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| beta-eudesmol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| blumealactone C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| deacetylblumealactone C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| deoxyblumealactone C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |