Tinospora baenzigeri
Tinospora baenzigeri · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Tinospora baenzigeri, scientifically known as Tinospora baenzigeri, is a medicinal climbing shrub valued in traditional herbal medicine. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. It is frequently studied for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, serving as a natural resource for holistic healing.
- Family
- Menispermaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Leaf · Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Tinospora baenzigeriSources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Menispermaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Tinospora, specifically as the species Tinospora baenzigeri.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Menispermaceae |
| Genus | Tinospora |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the specific geographical region of Indo-China. Within this vast area, its documented presence is localized to the country of Thailand. The species occupies niche ecological zones that are characteristic of the Southeast Asian landscape. Consequently, its natural range is quite concentrated rather than being widely dispersed across multiple continents. Understanding this limited distribution is essential for studying its native habitat and conservation needs.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indo-China | Thailand |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Tinospora baenzigeri has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
Stem
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Chemicals
Tinospora baenzigeri has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Baenzigeride A, Baenzigeride B, Baenzigeroside A, Baenzigeroside B.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Baenzigeride A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Baenzigeride B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Baenzigeroside A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Baenzigeroside B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Baenzigeride A
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Baenzigeride B
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Baenzigeroside A
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Baenzigeroside B
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Preparations
Tinospora baenzigeri has 2 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaves, stems.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaves | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stems | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaves
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
Stems
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin