Fibraurea tinctoria
Fibraurea tinctoria, commonly known as the Golden Dye-shrub, is a remarkable medicinal plant prized for its potent bioactive compounds. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments, offering a natural approach to holistic healing and wellness.
- Scientific name: Fibraurea tinctoria
- Family: Menispermaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Ranunculales, it is further categorized into the family Menispermaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Fibraurea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Menispermaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Fibraurea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions in South and Southeast Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found throughout India, with a specific presence noted in Assam. Its range extends into the Indo-China region, where it is documented in Cambodia. Additionally, the species is known to inhabit the landscapes of Laos. Finally, its geographical reach includes the territory of Myanmar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
Chemicals
Fibraurea tinctoria has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include epi-12-palmatoside G, epi-fibrauretinoside A, fibraurecdyside A, fibrauretin A, fibrauretinoside A.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| epi-12-palmatoside G | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epi-fibrauretinoside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fibraurecdyside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fibrauretin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fibrauretinoside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jatrorrhizine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmatine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Fibraurea tinctoria has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Fibraurea tinctoria has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include colon cancer, diabetes mellitus, malaria.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |