Red Bells
Iochroma gesnerioides · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Red Bells, scientifically known as Iochroma gesnerioides, is a stunning tropical plant prized for its vibrant, bell-shaped blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this species holds significant potential in ethnobotanical studies. Researchers are increasingly exploring its unique chemical properties, investigating its possible medicinal applications and bioactive compounds for future therapies.
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Red Bells
- Scientific synonyms
- Acnistus Gesnerioides · Chaenesthes Gesnerioides · 11 more
Names
Common Names
- Red Bells
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Iochroma gesnerioidesSynonyms
- Acnistus gesnerioides
- Chaenesthes gesnerioides
- Iochroma coccineum
- Iochroma gesnerioides var. flavum
- Iochroma umbrosum
- Chaenesthes umbrosa
- Diplukion umbrosum
- Dunalia umbrosa
- Iochroma flavum
- Valteta gesneroides
- Dunalia gesnerioides
- Lycium umbrosum
- Lycium gesnerioides
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Iochroma gesnerioides, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Solanales and the family Solanaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Iochroma.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Solanaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Iochroma | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a notable geographical distribution that spans across two distinct continents. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is specifically documented in the East Himalaya region. Moving across the globe to Western South America, it can be found growing in Colombia. Its range further extends southward within Western South America to include Ecuador. Consequently, the distribution of Iochroma gesnerioides highlights a significant presence in both Asian and South American ecosystems.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
Chemicals
Iochroma gesnerioides has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Isoquercitrin, Kaempferol-3-sophoroside, Quercetin 3-sophoroside, kaempferol, quercetin.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Isoquercitrin | Pharmaceutica acta Helvetiae (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Kaempferol-3-sophoroside | Pharmaceutica acta Helvetiae (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quercetin 3-sophoroside | Pharmaceutica acta Helvetiae (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | Pharmaceutica acta Helvetiae (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | Pharmaceutica acta Helvetiae (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |