Diuranthera inarticulata
Diuranthera inaertiuculata, commonly known as a medicinal herb in specific tropical regions, is a plant valued for its diverse pharmacological potential. Often studied for its bioactive compounds, it holds promise in traditional healing practices. Understanding its chemical profile is essential for exploring its therapeutic applications in modern natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Diuranthera inarticulata
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 and the order Asparagales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asparagaceae and is specifically identified by the genus Diuranthera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Asparagaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Diuranthera | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Diuranthera inaertiiculata, is known by several common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 南川鹭鸶兰 and 南川鹭鸶草.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 南川鹭鸶兰 | Wikidata |
| zh | 南川鹭鸶草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Diuranthera inaertiiculata, possesses a specific and localized geographical range. According to botanical records, its presence is primarily concentrated within the regional landscapes of China. More specifically, its distribution is focused in the South-Central portion of the country. This suggests that the species thrives within the particular climatic and environmental conditions found in that area. Consequently, researchers studying this species should direct their fieldwork toward these specific Chinese territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Diuranthera inaertiuncula, utilizes its roots as a vital component of its biological structure and medicinal potential. The roots serve as the primary anchoring system, securing the plant within its substrate while facilitating the absorption of essential water and nutrients required for growth. In the context of traditional herbal applications, the root system is often the specific part targeted for its concentrated bioactive compounds.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Diuranthera inarticulata has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chloromaloside A, daucosterol, diuranthoside A, diuranthoside B, diuranthoside F.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chloromaloside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuranthoside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuranthoside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuranthoside F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuranthoside G | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gitogenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |