Rubus biflorus
Rubus biflorus, commonly known as the two-flowered raspberry, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to various subtropical regions. Renowned for its antioxidant properties, this plant is utilized in traditional healing to treat digestive ailments, reduce inflammation, and support skin health, offering a natural remedy rooted in botanical wisdom.
- Scientific name: Rubus biflorus
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Rubus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rubus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Rubus biflorus, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is identified by the names 二花悬钩子 (zh), 二花悬钩子 (zh-cn), and 二花懸鉤子 (zh-tw). Additionally, it is known as 粉枝莓 (zh-hans) and is also called 大叶蛇泡簕 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 二花悬钩子 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 粉枝莓 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 二花悬钩子 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 二花懸鉤子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大叶蛇泡簕 | Wikidata |
| zh | 二花莓 | Wikidata |
| zh | 粉枝莓 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across various regions of Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central and North-Central territories. It also extends its reach into the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found growing in Assam. Finally, its distribution encompasses the rugged terrain of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Rubus biflorus, possesses various botanical structures, but the root is a particularly significant component in traditional medicinal applications. The root system serves as the foundational anchor for the plant, absorbing essential nutrients and water from the soil to support its growth. In many herbal practices, specific preparations are derived from this part of the plant to harness its unique chemical properties for therapeutic use.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Rubus biflorus has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2alpha-hydroxyoleanolic acid, corosolic acid, lupeol acetate, oleanic acid, sitosterol.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2alpha-hydroxyoleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| corosolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |