Himalrandia tetrasperma
Himalrandia tetraspecoma, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb, holds a vital place in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and pharmacological potential is essential for exploring its contributions to natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Himalrandia tetrasperma
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Himalrandia tetrasperma, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Gentianaales. Finally, it is classified under the family Rubiaceae and the genus Himalrandia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Himalrandia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Himalrandia tetrasperma, is recognized by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the tetraandra, while in Hindi, it is commonly called tetraandra. In Sanskrit, the plant is known as tetraandra, and in Bengali, it is referred to as tetraandra.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range spanning across several distinct regions. In Western Asia, its presence has been documented within the borders of Afghanistan. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in the state of Assam and throughout Bangladesh. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed across the East Himalaya region. Finally, its natural habitat extends significantly into the mountainous landscapes of Nepal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Himalrandia tetrasperma has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, phenols, saponins, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Himalrandia tetrasperma has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include pain.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |