Rubia davisiana
Rubia davisiana, commonly known as a member of the Rubiaceae family, is a significant medicinal plant valued for its bioactive properties. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, this species contains unique phytochemical compounds that offer potential therapeutic benefits, making it a subject of growing interest in ethnopharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Rubia davisiana
- Family: Rubiaceae
- 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 Gentianaales, it is classified under the family Rubiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Rubia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rubia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Rubia davisiana, is known by various local names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as Davisian's madder, while in Spanish, it is known as rubia de Davi. In Portuguese, the species is called rubia-de-davi.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Rubia davisiana, exhibits a very specific and limited geographical range. Its distribution is primarily concentrated within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, the species is found natively within the borders of Türkiye. Due to this narrow occurrence, it is considered an endemic element of the local flora. Understanding this localized habitat is essential for the conservation of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Activities
Rubia davisiana has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rubia davisiana has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, antipyretic.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |