Dwarf Trumpet-flower
Incarvillea compacta · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Dwarf Trumpet-flower, scientifically known as Incarvillea compacta, is a resilient, low-growing shrub native to arid regions. Renowned for its striking, bell-shaped blooms, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Historically utilized in traditional medicine, its unique chemical properties offer intriguing potential for modern pharmacological research and therapeutic applications.
- Family
- Bignoniaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Roots
- Common names
- Dwarf Trumpet-Flower
- Scientific synonyms
- Incarvillea Bonvalotii · Incarvillea Compacta Var. Qinghaiensis
Names
Common Names
- Dwarf Trumpet-flower
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Incarvillea compactaSynonyms
- Incarvillea bonvalotii
- Incarvillea compacta var. qinghaiensis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Incarvillea compacta, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Bignoniaceae. Finally, its taxonomic classification is completed within the genus Incarvillea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Bignoniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Incarvillea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several distinct regions within China. It is commonly found throughout the South-Central parts of the country. Additionally, its range extends into the North-Central provinces of China. The species is also documented growing in the high-altitude areas of Qinghai. Finally, its geographical presence reaches into the remote regions of Tibet.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Incarvillea compacta, is a medicinal species where various anatomical structures may be studied, though specific traditional applications often focus on different components. While many members of the Scrophulariaceae family are evaluated for their chemical properties, the roots of this plant serve as a critical part of its biological structure, acting as the primary anchor and nutrient absorption system. In many medicinal contexts, the chemical compounds concentrated within the roots are of particular interest for their potential therapeutic qualities.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | Journal of Asian natural products research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Incarvillea compacta has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Campneoside I, Campneoside II, Ilicifolioside A.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Campneoside I | Journal of Asian natural products research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Campneoside II | Journal of Asian natural products research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ilicifolioside A | Journal of Asian natural products research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Incarvillea compacta has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include fever, jaundice, otitis media, pneumonia, stomach disease.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fever | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jaundice | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| otitis media | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pneumonia | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stomach disease | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 90% ethanolic extract of the roots | Journal of Asian natural products research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |