Tripterygium doianum
Tripterygium doianum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Tripterygium doianum, scientifically known as Tripterygium doianum, is a climbing woody vine native to China, highly valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its potent anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, it contains unique alkaloids used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Research continues to explore its significant potential in modern pharmacological applications.
- Family
- Celastraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Tripterygium Regelii Var. Doianum
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Tripterygium doianumSynonyms
- Tripterygium regelii var. doianum
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Celastrales and the family Celastraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is found within the genus Tripterygium.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Celastrales |
| Family | Celastraceae |
| Genus | Tripterygium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Tripterygium doianum, possesses a very specific and limited natural range. Its geographical distribution is concentrated within the region of Eastern Asia. Specifically, this medicinal species is found growing in the wild in Japan. Because of this localized habitat, it is considered an endemic element of the Japanese flora. Understanding this precise location is essential for researchers studying its native ecological requirements.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Tripterygium doianum is characterized by a robust structural development, exhibiting a growth form that can be described as a tree or a large shrub depending on the maturity and environmental conditions of the specimen. This plant possesses a distinctly woody constitution, forming a permanent, lignified framework that supports its upward expansion. Its vegetative architecture is defined by these woody tissues, which provide the necessary stability and structural integrity for its perennial life cycle.
- Growth form :
- tree
- Growth form :
- shrub
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Tripterygium doianum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 25-Chloro-24-hydroxytirucall-7-en-3-one, 3beta-Acetoxy-11-ursen-13alpha,30-olide, 5alpha-Acetoxy-1beta-benzoyl-8alpha-cinnamoyl-4alpha-hydroxydihydroagarofuran, Tirucall-7-en-3,24-dione.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Chloro-24-hydroxytirucall-7-en-3-one | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3beta-Acetoxy-11-ursen-13alpha,30-olide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5alpha-Acetoxy-1beta-benzoyl-8alpha-cinnamoyl-4alpha-hydroxydihydroagarofuran | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tirucall-7-en-3,24-dione | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
25-Chloro-24-hydroxytirucall-7-en-3-one
- Phytochemistry
3beta-Acetoxy-11-ursen-13alpha,30-olide
- Phytochemistry
5alpha-Acetoxy-1beta-benzoyl-8alpha-cinnamoyl-4alpha-hydroxydihydroagarofuran
- Phytochemistry
Tirucall-7-en-3,24-dione
- Phytochemistry