Ouret sanguinolenta
Ouret sanguinolenta · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Ouret sanguinolenta, is a remarkable medicinal plant revered for its diverse therapeutic properties. Native to specific tropical regions, it contains potent bioactive compounds used traditionally to treat inflammation and skin ailments. Understanding its botanical profile is essential for exploring its significant potential in modern natural pharmacology.
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Aerva Sanguinolenta Var. Minor · Aerva Sanguinolenta · 16 more
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
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Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ouret sanguinolentaSynonyms
- Aerva sanguinolenta var. minor
- Aerva sanguinolenta
- Aerva scandens
- Ouret scandens
- Achyranthes sanguinolenta
- Celosia lactea
- Gomphrena lactea
- Oplotheca lactea
- Aerva sanguinolenta var. lanceolata
- Aerva scandens var. minor
- Amaranthus lacteus
- Illecebrum sanguinolentum
- Aerva timorensis
- Aerva scandens f. sanguinea
- Froelichia lactea
- Aerva sanguinea
- Aerva toncafolia
- Aerva velutina
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Caryophyllales and the family Amaranthaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Ouret, specifically as Ouret sanguinolenta.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ouret | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several distinct regions within Asia. In China, its distribution covers the South-Central areas as well as the Southeast provinces. It can also be found growing on the tropical island of Hainan. Beyond mainland China, the species is documented throughout Eastern Asia, specifically in Taiwan. Finally, its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is located in Assam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ouret sanguinolenta has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include kaempferol, myricetin, quercetin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
kaempferol
- Natural product research
myricetin
- Natural product research
quercetin
- Natural product research