Tilia miqueliana
Tilia miqueliana, commonly known as a rare species of lime tree, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its unique botanical properties. Found in specific ecological niches, it offers significant therapeutic potential. Exploring its chemical constituents provides vital insights into developing natural remedies for diverse health applications and traditional wellness.
- Scientific name: Tilia miqueliana
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Tilia miqueliana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Tilia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tilia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Tilia miqueliana, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is known as 南京椴 (zh-hans), 南京椴 (zh-hant), and 南京椴 (zh-hk), while in German, it is called Miquels Linde. Additionally, in Japanese, the species is known as ボダイジュ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 南京椴 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 南京椴 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 南京椴 | Wikidata |
| de | Miquels Linde | Wikidata |
| ja | ボダイジュ | Wikidata |
| ko | 보리자나무 | Wikidata |
| zh | 南京椴 | Wikidata |
| arz | تيليا ميكيليانا | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 南京椴 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 南京椴 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across several key regions in East Asia. Specifically, its presence is documented within the Southeast region of China. Additionally, its natural range extends to the island nation of Japan. The species can also be located throughout the Korean Peninsula. These locations collectively define the specific geographical distribution of Tilia miqueliana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tilia miqueliana has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include apigenin, coumarins, dihydrokaempferol, flavonoids, kaempferol.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydrokaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scopoletin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tilia miqueliana has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Anticancer, Antidepressant, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tilia miqueliana has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, antidepressant.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |