Iris bungei
Iris bungei, commonly known as the Bungei Iris, is a striking perennial native to southern Africa. Renowned for its vibrant, bell-shaped blooms, this medicinal plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditional healers utilize various parts of the plant to treat diverse ailments, showcasing its profound importance in regional folk medicine.
- Scientific name: Iris bungei
- Family: Iridaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Iris bunglei, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asparagales and the family Iridaceae. Its taxonomic hierarchy concludes within the genus Iris.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Iridaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Iris | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Iris bungei, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is called 大苞鸢尾 (Dàbāo yuānwěi), while in Mongolian, it is known as Бунгийн цахилдаг (Bungiin tsakhildag).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 大苞鸢尾 | Wikidata |
| mn | Бунгийн цахилдаг | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across specific regions within East Asia. In China, it can be found growing in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region. Its presence also extends into the China North-Central area. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed throughout Mongolia. These locations represent the core geographical range for Iris bunglei.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Iris bungei, utilizes its underground parts to ensure survival and nutrient storage within its habitat. Specifically, the roots serve as a vital foundation, anchoring the plant firmly in the soil and facilitating the absorption of water and essential minerals necessary for its growth and medicinal properties.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| underground parts | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Iris bungei has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3',4',5,7-tetrahydroxy-6-methoxyisoflavone, 3-hydroxyirisquinone, bungeiquinone, dihydrobungeiquinone, irilin D.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3',4',5,7-tetrahydroxy-6-methoxyisoflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-hydroxyirisquinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bungeiquinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydrobungeiquinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| irilin D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tlatancuayin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |