Tripterygium doianum
Tripterygium doianum, commonly known as Du Cong, is a medicinal woody vine native to East Asia. Valued in traditional Chinese medicine, its roots contain unique alkaloids used to treat inflammatory conditions, rheumatoid arthritis, and various autoimmune disorders. Modern research continues to explore its potent bioactive compounds for therapeutic development.
- Scientific name: Tripterygium doianum
- Family: Celastraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Celastrales | WCVP |
| Family | Celastraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tripterygium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Tripterygium doianum, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is commonly referred to as 钩藤 (Gōuténg), while in English, it is often called the Doi's Tripterygium.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tripterygium doianum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 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.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 25-chloro-24-hydroxytirucall-7-en-3-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3beta-acetoxy-11-ursen-13alpha,30-olide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5alpha-acetoxy-1beta-benzoyl-8alpha-cinnamoyl-4alpha-hydroxydihydroagarofuran | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tirucall-7-en-3,24-dione | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |