Wurfbainia compacta

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions in Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central provinces as well as on the island of Hainan. Its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the borders of India. Moving into the Malesia region, the species is documented in Jawa. Finally, its presence is also noted within the Lesser Sunda Islands.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Wurfbainia compacta is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. In terms of its structural adaptation and survival strategy, the plant functions as a cryptophyte, meaning its regenerative buds are protected below the soil surface during unfavorable periods. Specifically, its life form is classified as a geophyte, indicating that it relies on underground storage organs to endure environmental stresses and facilitate regrowth.

Life form :

geophyte

Life form :

cryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Wurfbainia compacta is characterized by a growth form categorized as a herb, exhibiting a non-woody structure. It is a self-supporting plant that does not function as a climber, liana, or vine, and it maintains an independent lifestyle rather than acting as a parasite. The plant is terrestrial in nature, lacking aquatic or epiphytic tendencies, and typically reaches a plant height with a mean of approximately 1 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

1 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiology of Wurfbainia compacta is characterized by a standard C3 photosynthetic pathway, utilizing the Calvin cycle to fix carbon dioxide during the light-independent reactions. In terms of nutrient acquisition and symbiotic relationships, the plant does not function as a nitrogen fixer, meaning it lacks the specialized biological mechanisms or symbiotic associations with diazotrophic bacteria required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into bioavailable forms.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Wurfbainia compacta is driven by a biotic pollination syndrome, indicating that its reproductive success relies on living organisms rather than abiotic factors. The plant utilizes an insect-mediated pollination strategy, characterized by a multi-faceted interaction with various animal vectors. Specifically, the pollination process involves a diverse range of insect types, including bees, beetles, ants, butterflies, moths, and flies, which facilitate the transfer of pollen between flowers. This reliance on a broad spectrum of insect pollinators ensures genetic exchange and plays a critical role in the plant's life cycle and reproductive efficiency.

Pollination syndrome :

insect

Pollination syndrome :

biotic

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Wurfbainia compacta has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include seed.

Seed

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Chemicals

Wurfbainia compacta has 18 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineole, ALPHA-PINENE, BETA-PINENE, Borneol, CARVONE.

1,8-Cineole

1. Dr. Duke

ALPHA-PINENE

1. Dr. Duke

BETA-PINENE

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Borneol

1. Dr. Duke

CARVONE

1. Dr. Duke

Caryophyllene

1. Dr. Duke

D-CAMPHOR

1. Dr. Duke

EO

1. Dr. Duke

Humulene

1. Dr. Duke

Humulene epoxide II

1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Wurfbainia compacta has 173 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, ACE-Inhibitor, AChE-Inhibitor, Acaricide.

(-)-Chronotropic

1. Dr. Duke

(-)-Inotropic

1. Dr. Duke

ACE-Inhibitor

1. Dr. Duke

AChE-Inhibitor

1. Dr. Duke

Acaricide

1. Dr. Duke

Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

1. Dr. Duke

Allelochemic

1. Dr. Duke

Allelopathic

1. Dr. Duke

Allergenic

1. Dr. Duke

Analgesic

1. Dr. Duke

Preparations

Wurfbainia compacta has 3 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Amomum compactum extract, Baidukou, amomi fructus rotundus.

Amomum compactum extract

1. Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry

Baidukou

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Amomi fructus rotundus

1. Chinese medicine