Viola kunawarensis
Viola kunawarensis, commonly known as a unique member of the violet family, is a medicinal plant indigenous to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic potential, it contains bioactive compounds used in traditional healing. This species offers significant interest for pharmacological research into its diverse healing properties and applications.
- Scientific name: Viola kunawarensis
- Family: Violaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Viola kunawarensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Malpighiales and the family Violaceae. It is ultimately classified under the genus Viola.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Violaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Viola | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several distinct regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central and North-Central territories. Furthermore, the species can be found growing in the high-altitude environments of Qinghai and Tibet. Its range also extends beyond China into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the East Himalaya region. Consequently, these varied locations highlight the broad ecological spread of Viola kunawarensis.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Viola kunawarensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include aurantiamide acetate, saringosterone.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aurantiamide acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saringosterone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |