Tarenna alpestris
Tarenna alpestris · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Tarenna alpestris, scientifically known as Tarenna alpestris, is a rare medicinal plant prized for its unique therapeutic properties. Found in specific ecological niches, this botanical treasure offers significant potential in traditional healing practices. Exploring its chemical composition reveals vital insights into its role in modern natural medicine development.
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Tarenna alpestrisSynonyms
- Ixora lucens
- Stylocoryna lucens
- Coffea grumelioides
- Coffea alpestris
- Webera lucens
- Stylocoryna alpestris
- Stylocoryna brevifolia
Sources: Wikidata
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 the genus Tarenna, specifically as the species Tarenna alpestris.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Rubiaceae |
| Genus | Tarenna |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Tarennna alpestris, possesses a specific and localized geographical range. Its presence is primarily documented within the vast expanse of the Indian Subcontinent. Within this region, the species is found growing in various parts of India. This distribution suggests that the plant is native to the specific climatic and soil conditions found in these areas. Consequently, its habitat is closely tied to the unique environmental characteristics of the Indian landscape.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Tarenna alpestris has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-Allyl-cyclohexane-1,2-diol, 2-Methyl-6-methylene-octa-1,7-dien-3-ol, 9-Octadecynoic acid, Flavonoids, Lupeol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Allyl-cyclohexane-1,2-diol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-Methyl-6-methylene-octa-1,7-dien-3-ol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 9-Octadecynoic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lupeol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-Hexadecanoic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| squalene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
1-Allyl-cyclohexane-1,2-diol
- Applied biochemistry and biotechnology
2-Methyl-6-methylene-octa-1,7-dien-3-ol
- Applied biochemistry and biotechnology
9-Octadecynoic acid
- Applied biochemistry and biotechnology
Flavonoids
- Applied biochemistry and biotechnology
Lupeol
- Applied biochemistry and biotechnology
Terpenoids
- Applied biochemistry and biotechnology
n-Hexadecanoic acid
- Applied biochemistry and biotechnology
squalene
- Applied biochemistry and biotechnology
Activities
Tarenna alpestris has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- Applied biochemistry and biotechnology
Medicinal Uses
Tarenna alpestris has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | Applied biochemistry and biotechnology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| extract | Applied biochemistry and biotechnology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |