Microtropis triflora
Microtropis triflora · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Microtropis triflora, scientifically known as Microtropis triflora, is a medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Research continues into its potential pharmacological properties, highlighting its importance in ethnobotanical studies and natural drug discovery.
- Family
- Celastraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Microtropis Fokienensis Var. Longipedunculata · Microtropis Triflora Var. Sichuanensis
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Microtropis trifloraSynonyms
- Microtropis fokienensis var. longipedunculata
- Microtropis triflora var. sichuanensis
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Celastrales and family Celastraceae, it is specifically classified under the genus Microtropis. Consequently, its full taxonomic designation identifies it as Microtropis triflora.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Celastrales |
| Family | Celastraceae |
| Genus | Microtropis |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within certain Asian regions. In China, its presence is noted primarily across the South-Central areas. The distribution also extends into the Indo-China peninsula. Within this region, Vietnam serves as a key location for the species. Together, these areas define the natural habitat where the plant can be found.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Microtropis triflora has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 29-hydroxy-3-friedelanone, Friedelin, Orthosphenic acid, Salaspermic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 29-hydroxy-3-friedelanone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Friedelin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Orthosphenic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salaspermic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
29-hydroxy-3-friedelanone
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Friedelin
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Orthosphenic acid
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Salaspermic acid
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica