Ophiorrhiza
Ophiorrhiza · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Ophiorrhiza, is a fascinating genus of medicinal plants belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, various species are utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, fever, and skin ailments. These resilient herbs offer significant potential for modern drug discovery and therapeutic development.
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Keenania · Mitreola · 4 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
OphiorrhizaSynonyms
- Keenania
- Mitreola
- Hayataella
- Campanocalyx
- Mungos
- Spiradiclis
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Hayataella
- Mitreola
- Mungos
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales, it is classified within the Rubiaceae family. It is specifically identified by the genus Ophiorrhiza.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Rubiaceae |
| Genus | Ophiorrhiza |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across various regions of China. It can be found growing within the South-Central areas of the country. Furthermore, its presence extends to the tropical landscapes of Hainan. The species is also documented in China's North-Central and Southeast territories. Finally, its range reaches into the high-altitude regions of Tibet.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China North-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| China | Tibet |
| Eastern Asia | Japan |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Ophiorrhiza has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Terpenoids, camptothecin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| camptothecin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Terpenoids
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
camptothecin
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Activities
Ophiorrhiza has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antiviral.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antimicrobial
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Antiviral
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Medicinal Uses
Ophiorrhiza has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |