Fritillaria anhuiensis
Fritillaria anhuiensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (18 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Fritillaria anhuiensis, is a rare medicinal plant endemic to specific regions of China. Valued in traditional medicine, it is often utilized for its unique pharmacological properties to treat respiratory ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and conservation needs is essential for preserving its therapeutic potential and biodiversity.
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Fritillaria Anhuiensis Var. Albiflora · Fritillaria Anhuiensis F. Jinzhaiensis · 3 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Fritillaria anhuiensisSynonyms
- Fritillaria anhuiensis var. albiflora
- Fritillaria anhuiensis f. jinzhaiensis
- Fritillaria hupehensis var. dabieshanensis
- Fritillaria shuchengensis
- Fritillaria wuyangensis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Fritillaria anhuiensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Liliales. It is a member of the Liliaceae family and falls under the genus Fritillaria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Liliales | WCVP |
| Family | Liliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Fritillaria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is a rare medicinal species found exclusively within a specific region of Asia. Its natural habitat is located in the Southeast part of China. Because it is endemic to this particular area, its wild populations are geographically restricted. Finding this species requires searching through the unique ecosystems of China Southeast. Consequently, its limited distribution makes it a significant subject for conservation efforts.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Fritillaria anhuiensis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include KT, NAA, salicylic acid, sucrose.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| KT | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| NAA | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salicylic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sucrose | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
KT
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
NAA
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
salicylic acid
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
sucrose
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Activities
Fritillaria anhuiensis has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitussive, Expectorant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antitussive | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Expectorant | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Fritillaria anhuiensis has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antitussive, expectorant, cough, platelet aggregation.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| antitussive | Fitoterapia (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| expectorant | Fitoterapia (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| platelet aggregation | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| bulbs | Fitoterapia (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| extracted with 95% EtOH at reflux | Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| shoot-tips | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |