Smallanthus uvedalia
Smallanthus uvedalia, commonly known as tocotopherine or tocotrienol-rich bran, is a medicinal plant prized for its potent antioxidant properties. Often derived from the seeds of the bittertoothed herb, it serves as a concentrated source of tocotrienols, which support cardiovascular health, neuroprotection, and overall cellular vitality in various therapies.
- Scientific name: Smallanthus uvedalia
- Family: Asteraceae
- 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 Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Smallanthus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Smallanthus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Smallanthus uvedalia, is recognized by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is commonly referred to as 包果菊 (bāo guǒ jú).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 包果菊 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across different continents. In Asia, it can be specifically found within the Southeast region of China. Its presence is also well-documented throughout parts of the North-Central United States. Within this American region, the species inhabits several states, including Illinois and Kansas. Furthermore, its range extends into the states of Missouri and Oklahoma.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Kansas | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Indiana | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Michigan | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New Jersey | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New York | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Ohio | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as tomentella or tomentella, is valued in traditional medicine primarily for its aerial parts. These above-ground components, which include the leaves, stems, and flowers, contain the concentrated bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic applications. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners are able to utilize the specific phytochemical profile found in the plant's foliage and flowering structures to achieve the desired medicinal effects.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Smallanthus uvedalia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include perillene.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| perillene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |