Picria fel-terrae
Picria felterrae
Picria fel-terrae, commonly known as Picric acid or bitterwood derivative, is a potent botanical compound historically utilized in traditional medicine. Renowned for its intense bitterness, it serves as a powerful tonic, digestive stimulant, and antimicrobial agent, playing a significant role in various pharmacological applications and historical herbal remedies.
- Scientific name: Picria fel-terrae
- Family: Linderniaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Lamiales and the family Linderniaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Picria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Linderniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Picria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Picria fel-terrae, is referred to by various regional names depending on the language and culture. In Chinese, it is commonly called 苦玄参 (kǔ xuán shēn), while in German, Italian, and French, it is identified by its botanical name, Picria felterrae. In Indonesia, it is locally known as Daun kukurang.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 苦玄参 | Wikidata |
| de | Picria felterrae | Wikidata |
| it | Picria felterrae | Wikidata |
| fr | Picria felterrae | Wikidata |
| id | Daun kukurang | Wikidata |
| bg | Picria felterrae | Wikidata |
| ru | Picria felterrae | Wikidata |
| nl | Picria felterrae | Wikidata |
| la | Picria felterrae | Wikidata |
| uk | Picria felterrae | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Picria fel-terrae, exhibits a specific distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be found inhabiting the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is documented in the state of Assam. Additionally, the species is located within the borders of Bangladesh. Finally, the plant is also distributed throughout the East Himalaya region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Picria fel-terrae or Bracystegia, is utilized in medicinal preparations where the whole plant is employed to harness its therapeutic properties. By using the entire organism, practitioners ensure that the various active compounds distributed throughout the stems, leaves, and roots are integrated into the remedy, providing a comprehensive botanical profile for its intended traditional applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Picria fel-terrae has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hexanorcucurbitacin F, picfeltarraenin IA, picfeltarraenin IB, picfeltarraenin IV, picfeltarraenin VI.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hexanorcucurbitacin F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| picfeltarraenin IA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| picfeltarraenin IB | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| picfeltarraenin IV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| picfeltarraenin VI | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Picria fel-terrae has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Caenorhabditis elegans, hypertension.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Caenorhabditis elegans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |