Rubia yunnanensis
Rubia yunnanensis, commonly known as Yunnan Madder, is a significant medicinal herb used extensively in traditional Chinese medicine. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is primarily employed to clear heat, resolve toxins, and promote blood circulation, making it a vital component in treating various inflammatory and cardiovascular conditions.
- Scientific name: Rubia yunnanensis
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further categorized under the order Gentianales and the family Rubiaceae. Finally, it is placed within the 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, known scientifically as Rubia yunnanensis, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is commonly called 紫参 (zh), 紫参 (zh-hans), or 紫参 (zh-cn), while in the Zhuang language, it is known as 紫參 (lzh). Additionally, in Japanese, the plant is transliterated as ルビア・ユンナネンシス (ja).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 紫参 | Wikidata |
| lzh | 紫參 | Wikidata |
| ja | ルビア・ユンナネンシス | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 紫参 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 紫参 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小红参 | Wikidata |
| zh | 滇茜草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小茜草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 紫蔘 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the specific ecological regions of China. Its geographical range is concentrated in the South-Central portion of the country. Within these areas, it thrives in the unique environmental conditions provided by the local landscape. This localized distribution makes it a characteristic species of the South-Central Chinese terrain. Consequently, researchers focusing on this species direct much of their field study toward these specific territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Rubia yunnanensis, is valued in traditional medicine primarily for its underground components. The most significant medicinal part is the roots, which are harvested and processed to extract bioactive compounds. Within the soil, the primary root structure provides stability and nutrient absorption, while the development of fine, hairy roots increases the surface area for efficient water uptake, supporting the overall vitality of the specimen.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hairy roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Rubia yunnanensis has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include RAs, anthraquinones, rubianoside I, rubiarbonol G, rubiarbonone C.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| RAs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthraquinones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rubianoside I | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rubiarbonol G | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rubiarbonone C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rubia yunnanensis has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anemia, cancers, cardiovascular disease, contusion, metabolic disease.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| contusion | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| metabolic disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vascular dementia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |