Wurfbainia vera
Wurfbainia vera, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb in traditional practices, belongs to the Menispermaceae family. Native to specific Asian regions, this plant is highly valued for its diverse pharmacological properties. Research explores its potential in treating inflammatory conditions, offering promising insights into its therapeutic applications in modern medicine.
- Scientific name: Wurfbainia vera
- Family: Zingiberaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Wurfbainia vera, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Zingiberales. Finally, it is a member of the family Zingiberaceae and is categorized under the genus Wurfbainia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Zingiberales | WCVP |
| Family | Zingiberaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Wurfbainia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions in Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, it can be found growing in Cambodia. It is also documented to occur in Thailand and Vietnam. Furthermore, its range extends into the Malesia region. Specifically, the species is known to inhabit the island of Sumatera.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Chemicals
Wurfbainia vera has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include eucalyptol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| eucalyptol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Wurfbainia vera has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bovine mastitis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bovine mastitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |