Boenninghausenia albiflora
Boenninghausenia albiflora, commonly known as a medicinal shrub from the Rubiaceae family, holds significant ethnobotanical value. Native to tropical regions, this plant is traditionally utilized in various cultures for its therapeutic properties. Researchers are increasingly exploring its bioactive compounds to uncover potential applications in modern pharmacological treatments.
- Scientific name: Boenninghausenia albiflora
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 organized under the order Sapindales and the family Rutaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is placed within the genus Boenninghausenia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Boenninghausenia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Boeanninghausenia albiflora, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is known as 臭节草 (zh), 生风草 (zh), 臭节草 (zh-cn), and 臭節草 (zh-tw), while in Polish, it is identified as Boenninghausenia białokwiatową (pl).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 臭节草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 臭節草 | Wikidata |
| pl | Boenninghausenia białokwiatowa | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 臭节草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 生风草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 石椒草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 松风草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小黄药 | Wikidata |
| zh | 岩椒草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions in East Asia. Within China, it can be found throughout the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. Additionally, its presence extends into the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Moving beyond mainland China, the species is also documented in the island nation of Japan. Consequently, its geographical range spans a diverse array of environments across Eastern Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Boenninghausenia albiflora has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bicyclogermacrene, geijerene.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bicyclogermacrene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| geijerene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |