Tarenna alpestris
Tarenna alpestris, commonly known as the alpine tarenn, is a resilient medicinal herb found in high-altitude ecosystems. Renowned for its unique bioactive compounds, this plant plays a vital role in traditional healing practices. Understanding its botanical properties offers fascinating insights into natural pharmacology and the biodiversity of mountain environments.
- Scientific name: Tarenna alpestris
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tarenna | 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tarenna alpestris has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 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, N-hexadecanoic acid, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1-allyl-cyclohexane-1,2-diol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-methyl-6-methylene-octa-1,7-dien-3-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 9-octadecynoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N-hexadecanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| squalene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tarenna alpestris has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tarenna alpestris has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |