Wurfbainia villosa var. villosa
Wurfbainia villosa var. villosa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Wurfbainia villosa var. villosa, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Characterized by its unique morphological features, this variety offers significant pharmacological potential. Researchers are increasingly exploring its bioactive compounds to uncover new therapeutic applications for treating various inflammatory and systemic conditions.
- Family
- Zingiberaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Amomum Echinosphaera
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Wurfbainia villosa var. villosaSynonyms
- Amomum echinosphaera
Sources: Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Zingiberales |
| Family | Zingiberaceae |
| Genus | Wurfbainia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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 |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
| Indo-China | Laos |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Wurfbainia villosa var. villosa has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-Borneol, (-)-Borneol, Borneol, DL-Isoborneol, Terpenoid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-Borneol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Borneol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Borneol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DL-Isoborneol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| camphor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(+)-Borneol
- Horticulture research
(-)-Borneol
- Horticulture research
Borneol
- Horticulture research
DL-Isoborneol
- Horticulture research
Terpenoid
- Horticulture research
camphor
- Horticulture research