Boronia pinnata
Boronia pinnata, commonly known as the Pinna Boronia, is a distinctive shrub native to the coastal regions of Western Australia. Characterized by its delicate, pinnate leaves and vibrant pink flowers, this species belongs to the Rutaceae family, offering unique botanical beauty and significant interest for collectors and ecologists alike.
- Scientific name: Boronia pinnata
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Australasia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Sapindales and the family Rutaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Boronia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Boronia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Boronia pinnata, is recognized by its specific common name in Arabic as بورونية ريشية.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | بورونية ريشية | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is a species native to the Australian continent. Specifically, its natural habitat is located within the state of New South Wales. Within this region, it can be found growing in its characteristic environmental niche. The geographical range of this medicinal herb is quite localized to this particular area. Consequently, its wild distribution is strictly limited to these specific Australian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Boronia pinnata, is a small shrub characterized by its distinct anatomical structure, although much of its medicinal interest lies in its foliage. While the leaves and stems are often studied for their aromatic properties, the roots serve as the essential foundation of the plant, anchoring it firmly into the soil and facilitating the uptake of vital nutrients and water necessary for its growth in native habitats.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Boronia pinnata has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include boropinal-C, boropinan, boropinic acid, boropinol-A, boropinol-C.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| boropinal-C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| boropinan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| boropinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| boropinol-A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| boropinol-C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pinolinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Boronia pinnata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |