Wurfbainia villosa var. villosa
Wurfbainia villosa var. villosa, commonly known as a rare medicinal herb, is a significant plant species valued in traditional ethnobotany. Characterized by its distinctive hairy texture, this variety holds potential for pharmacological research. Understanding its unique chemical properties is essential for exploring its therapeutic applications in modern natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Wurfbainia villosa var. villosa
- Family: Zingiberaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Zingiberales and placed in the family Zingiberaceae. Specifically, it is categorized under the genus Wurfbainia as the variety Wurfbainia villosa var. villosa.
| 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 diverse geographical distribution across several key Asian regions. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is documented in Bangladesh and the East Himalaya. Furthermore, the species is present within the Indo-China region, specifically in Cambodia. Together, these locations highlight the plant's broad ecological footprint across southern and eastern Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Wurfbainia villosa var. villosa has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-borneol, (-)-borneol, DL-isoborneol, borneol, camphor.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-borneol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-borneol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DL-isoborneol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| borneol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| camphor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |