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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. villosa

Synonyms

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.

Chemicals reported in Wurfbainia villosa var. villosa
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

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(-)-Borneol

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Borneol

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DL-Isoborneol

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Terpenoid

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camphor

  1. Horticulture research