Gaultheria trichophylla
Gaultheria trichophylla, commonly known as a member of the Ericaceae family, is a distinctive medicinal plant found in specific montane ecosystems. Renowned for its unique foliage and bioactive compounds, it offers significant ethnobotanical value. Research into its phytochemical properties continues to uncover its potential in traditional healing practices.
- Scientific name: Gaultheria trichophylla
- Family: Ericaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Gaultheria trichophylla, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Ericales and the family Ericaceae. Finally, it is placed within the genus Gaultheria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Ericaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gaultheria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range spanning parts of East Asia and the Indian subcontinent. In China, its distribution is concentrated within the South-Central regions as well as the high-altitude areas of Tibet. Moving into the Indian subcontinent, it can be found growing in the lush landscapes of Assam. The species also inhabits the rugged terrain of the East Himalaya. Additionally, its presence extends across the mountainous country of Nepal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Gaultheria trichophylla has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Gaultherin, anthraquinones, condensed tannins, flavonoids, gallic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gaultherin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthraquinones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| condensed tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salicylates | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Gaultheria trichophylla has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Gaultheria trichophylla has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, pain, pyrexia, writing.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pyrexia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| writing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |