Fritillaria unibracteata var. wabuensis

Fritillaria uniuberata var. wabuenis, commonly known as a rare medicinal bulb, is a specialized variety highly valued in traditional pharmacology. Renowned for its unique biochemical profile, this plant is primarily utilized for its expectorant and antitussive properties, offering significant therapeutic potential in treating complex respiratory ailments and inflammation.

  • Scientific name: Fritillaria unibracteata var. wabuensis
  • Family: Liliaceae
  • Native range: Asia-Temperate

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Liliales, falling within the family Liliaceae. Ultimately, it is identified under the genus Fritillaria as the specific variety Fritillaria unibracteata var. wabuenensis.

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 specifically native to a particular region within the country of China. Its geographical distribution is primarily concentrated in the South-Central part of the nation. Within this territory, it thrives in the unique environmental conditions provided by the South-Central landscapes. Because of this localized range, the species is considered an endemic element of the Chinese flora. Consequently, finding this variety requires searching the specific habitats located in China South-Central.

Region Area Source
China China South-Central WCVP

Chemicals

Fritillaria unibracteata var. wabuensis has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include edpetiline, khasianine, peimine, peiminine, peimisine.

Total chemicals
6
Scientific sources
6

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
edpetiline 1 ★☆☆☆☆
khasianine 1 ★☆☆☆☆
peimine 1 ★☆☆☆☆
peiminine 1 ★☆☆☆☆
peimisine 1 ★☆☆☆☆
sipeimine 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Fritillaria unibracteata var. wabuensis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include airway obstruction, asthma.

Total uses
2
Scientific sources
2

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Confidence
airway obstruction 1 ★☆☆☆☆
asthma 1 ★☆☆☆☆