Phanera ornata var. kerrii
Phanera ornata var. kerrii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
scientifically known as Phanera ornata var. kerrii, is a remarkable medicinal plant prized in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its unique botanical properties, this variety offers significant therapeutic potential. Understanding its chemical composition and traditional uses is essential for exploring its contributions to natural medicine and holistic wellness.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Phanera ornata var. kerriiSynonyms
- Bauhinia bakeriana
- Bauhinia ornata var. subumbellata
- Bauhinia ornata var. kerrii
- Phanera ornata var. subumbellata
- Phanera rufa
- Bauhinia subumbellata
- Bauhinia ornata var. contigua
- Bauhinia inflexilobata
- Bauhinia kerrii
- Bauhinia kerrii var. grandiflora
- Phanera bakeriana
- Bauhinia eberhardtii
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and the genus Phanera. Specifically, this medicinal variety is identified as Phanera ornata var. kerrii.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Phanera |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central areas to the Southeast. Additionally, its presence extends to the tropical island of Hainan. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, the species is documented in the state of Assam. Finally, its range encompasses the neighboring country of Bangladesh.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indo-China | Laos |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Phanera ornata var. kerrii has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity
Chemicals
Phanera ornata var. kerrii has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cyanoglucoside, Megastigmane, kaempferol, myricetin, quercetin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cyanoglucoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Megastigmane | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cyanoglucoside
- Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity
Megastigmane
- Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity
kaempferol
- Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity
myricetin
- Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity
quercetin
- Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity
Preparations
Phanera ornata var. kerrii has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include crude extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Crude extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Crude extracts
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine