Veratrilla baillonii
Vetratrilla baillonii, commonly known as a medicinal shrub native to specific arid regions, holds significant ethnobotanical value. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Understanding its therapeutic potential offers promising insights into developing new natural pharmacological treatments.
- Scientific name: Veratrilla baillonii
- Family: Gentianaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Vetraquilla baillonii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Gentianales. Finally, it is a member of the family Gentianaceae and is placed in the genus Vetraquilla.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Gentianaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Veratrilla | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several high-altitude regions of Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central provinces. It can also be found growing in the unique terrain of Tibet. Furthermore, the species extends into the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, its range includes the mountainous areas of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Veratrilla baillonii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Gentiopicroside, sweroside.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gentiopicroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sweroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Veratrilla baillonii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include blood glucose.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| blood glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |