Microtropis triflora
Microtropis triflora, commonly known as the three-flowered microtropis, is a climbing shrub native to tropical regions. Valued in traditional medicine, this plant contains bioactive alkaloids used to treat various ailments. Understanding its chemical properties and ecological significance is essential for exploring its potential applications in modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Microtropis triflora
- Family: Celastraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Celastrales | WCVP |
| Family | Celastraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Microtropis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Microtropis triflora, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is known as 三花假卫矛, a name that is consistently used across the language codes zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn (三花假卫矛).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 三花假卫矛 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 三花假卫矛 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 三花假卫矛 | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Microtropis triflora has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 29-hydroxy-3-friedelanone, friedelin, orthosphenic acid, salaspermic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 29-hydroxy-3-friedelanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| friedelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| orthosphenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salaspermic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |