Wrightia tinctoria rothii
Wrightia tinctoria subsp. rothii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (61 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
Wrightia tinctoria rothii, scientifically known as Wrightia tinctoria subsp. rothii, is a significant medicinal shrub valued in traditional Ayurvedic practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently utilized to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and various infections, offering a natural approach to holistic healing and wellness.
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Leaf · Seed
- Common names
- Wrightia Tinctoria Rothii
- Scientific synonyms
- Wrightia Rothii
Names
Common Names
- Wrightia tinctoria rothii
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Wrightia tinctoria rothii
French:
- Wrightia tinctoria rothii
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Wrightia tinctoria subsp. rothiiSynonyms
- Wrightia rothii
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae. Specifically, this medicinal subspecies is identified by the genus Wrightia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Wrightia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the vast landscape of the Indian Subcontinent. Within this specific region, its presence is most notably recorded throughout the country of India. The species thrives in the various ecological niches found across the Indian terrain. Because of this localized range, it remains a significant part of the regional flora. Consequently, its geographical footprint is closely tied to the environmental conditions of the Indian subcontinent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Wrightia tinctoria subsp. rothii, possesses several components that are utilized in traditional medicinal practices. The leaves are often harvested for their therapeutic properties, with the individual leaf being a primary part used in various preparations. Beyond the foliage, the bark of the stem is frequently employed for its bioactive compounds. Furthermore, the reproductive structures are significant, as both the mature seeds and the single seed from the fruit contain specific elements essential to the plant's medicinal profile.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 4 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| seed | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 4 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Wrightia tinctoria subsp. rothii has 32 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Indirubin, 24-Norursa-3,12-diene, 9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid, 9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid ethyl ester, CR.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Indirubin | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 24-Norursa-3,12-diene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid ethyl ester | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CR | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CU | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DPPH | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ETHYL ACETATE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ETHYL LINOLEATE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Eicosanoic acid-methyl ester | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Indirubin
- In silico pharmacology
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
24-Norursa-3,12-diene
- Journal of AOAC International
9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid
- Natural product research
9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid ethyl ester
- Natural product research
CR
- Environmental science and pollution research international
CU
- Environmental science and pollution research international
DPPH
- Environmental science and pollution research international
ETHYL ACETATE
- Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP
ETHYL LINOLEATE
- Natural product research
Eicosanoic acid-methyl ester
- Journal of AOAC International
Activities
Wrightia tinctoria subsp. rothii has 16 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hepatoprotective, Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatoprotective | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Journal of AOAC International (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | Journal of AOAC International (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Journal of AOAC International (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | Journal of AOAC International (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | Journal of AOAC International (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihemorrhagic | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | In silico pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | Journal of AOAC International (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Chloroform:methanol fractions | Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Seedpod extracts | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous methanolic extract | Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chloroform extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dichloromethane extract of W. tinctoria leaves | Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol extracts | Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hexane extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves and seed extracts | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |