Thladiantha dubia
Thladiantha dubia, commonly known as a medicinal shrub, is a significant plant species valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Native to specific tropical regions, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Understanding its phytochemical composition is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmacological applications.
- Scientific name: Thladiantha dubia
- Family: Cucurbitaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Cucurbitales. Finally, it is a member of the family Cucurbitaceae and is specifically identified by the genus Thladiantha.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Cucurbitales | WCVP |
| Family | Cucurbitaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Thladiantha | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Thladiantha dubia, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Russian, it is referred to as Тладианта сомнительная, while in Ukrainian, it is called Тладіанта сумнівна. The Chinese name for this species is 赤瓟, and in Kazakh, it is known as Күмәнді қоңыраусары. Additionally, in Sweden, it is commonly called Berggurka.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Тладианта сомнительная | Wikidata |
| zh | 赤瓟 | Wikidata |
| kk | Күмәнді қоңыраусары | Wikidata |
| sv | Berggurka | Wikidata |
| uk | Тладіанта сумнівна | Wikidata |
| cs | loubenka pochybná | Wikidata |
| be | Тладыянта няпэўная | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 赤瓟 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 赤瓟 | Wikidata |
| sl | navadna zmečkanka | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several European regions. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, it can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Austria. The species is also distributed throughout Germany and the Czechia-Slovakia region. Finally, its range extends further into Middle Europe to include Hungary.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Thladiantha dubia, is characterized by its specific reproductive structures, most notably its fruit. While the vegetative components of the species contribute to its overall biological profile, the fruit serves as a critical part of its life cycle, playing a vital role in seed dispersal and the continuation of the species within its natural habitat.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Thladiantha dubia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Thladiantha dubia has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dysmenorrhea, rheumatoid arthritis.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dysmenorrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |