Ranunculus ternatus
Ranunculus ternatus, commonly known as the three-leaf buttercup, is a distinctive perennial herb native to New Zealand. Characterized by its lush, lobed foliage and delicate white flowers, this plant thrives in damp, shaded environments. It holds significant ecological value and remains a fascinating subject for botanical and medicinal study.
- Scientific name: Ranunculus ternatus
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- 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 Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Ranunculaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Ranunculus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ranunculus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across various regions of Eastern Asia. Its distribution includes specific areas within Japan, such as the Nansei-shoto islands. It also inhabits the Korean peninsula and other parts of Eastern Asia. Within China, the species can be located in both the South-Central and Southeast regions. Consequently, its range spans a diverse set of locations across these East Asian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ranunculus ternatus has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5-hydroxymethyl-furfural, Ternatusine A, bis-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, daucosterol, esters.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5-hydroxymethyl-furfural | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ternatusine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bis-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| esters | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| henicosanoic acid methyl ester | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phillygenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ranunculus ternatus has 5 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Anticarcinogenic, Antiprotozoal, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiprotozoal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ranunculus ternatus has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, mycobacterium tuberculosis infections, tuberculosis.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mycobacterium tuberculosis infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |