Tarenna attenuata
Tarenna attenuata, commonly known as the slender tarenn, is a significant medicinal plant found across tropical Asia. Valued in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, it possesses diverse therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This versatile species plays a crucial role in treating various ailments, offering profound potential for modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Tarenna attenuata
- 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. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianaales, it is specifically positioned within the Rubiaceae family. Finally, it is identified by the genus Tarenna, specifically the species Tarenna attenuata.
| 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 exhibits a diverse geographical range across several key regions in Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found specifically in Assam. Its distribution also extends into the Indo-China region, where it is documented in Cambodia. Together, these locations highlight the wide ecological spread of Tarenna attenuata.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tarenna attenuata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 7-O-ethylguaiacylglycerol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 7-O-ethylguaiacylglycerol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |