Fritillaria unibracteata
Fritillaria unibracteata, commonly known as the single-bract fritillary, is a rare medicinal plant native to specific Himalayan regions. Valued in traditional medicine for its unique bioactive compounds, it is primarily utilized for its potential anti-inflammatory and respiratory benefits, though it remains a precious species requiring careful conservation.
- Scientific name: Fritillaria unibracteata
- Family: Liliaceae
- 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 Liliales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Liliaceae 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 |
Common Names
This plant, Fritillaria unibracteata, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context and regional usage. In Chinese, it is widely referred to as 暗紫贝母 (zh), 暗紫贝母 (zh-cn), and 暗紫貝母 (zh-tw). Additionally, it is sometimes identified by the names 川贝母 (zh) or 松贝 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 暗紫贝母 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 暗紫贝母 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 暗紫貝母 | Wikidata |
| zh | 川贝母 | Wikidata |
| zh | 松贝 | Wikidata |
| zh | 冲松贝 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions within China. It is primarily found throughout the South-Central areas of the country. Additionally, its presence extends into the North-Central provinces. The species also inhabits the high-altitude landscapes of Qinghai. Together, these locations define the core geographical range of Fritillaria unibracteata.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Fritillaria unibracteata, is primarily valued for its therapeutic properties derived from its underground storage organs. The medicinal components consist of the bulbs, which are harvested and carefully processed for pharmaceutical use. Most commonly, the treatment involves the use of dried bulbs to ensure stability and potency in traditional remedies. Whether used in their whole form or prepared as a specific bulb extract, these parts contain the essential bioactive compounds required for its medicinal applications.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bulbs | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried bulbs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bulb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Fritillaria unibracteata has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Imperialine, peiminine, peimisine.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Imperialine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peiminine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peimisine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Fritillaria unibracteata has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antitumor, Antitussive, Expectorant.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitussive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Expectorant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Fritillaria unibracteata has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include asthma, cough.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asthma | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |