Wurfbainia villosa var. xanthioides
Wurfbainia villosa var. xanthioides · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (231 studies) · ★★★★★
scientifically known as Wurfbainia villosa var. xanthioides, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued in traditional herbal practices. Characterized by its unique yellow-tinted features, this variety offers significant therapeutic potential. Research focuses on its bioactive compounds, exploring how its unique chemical profile can support various health benefits and pharmacological applications.
- Family
- Zingiberaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Fruit
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Amomum Villosum Var. Xanthioides · Amomum Villosum Var. Nanum · 2 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Wurfbainia villosa var. xanthioidesSynonyms
- Amomum villosum var. xanthioides
- Amomum villosum var. nanum
- Amomum xanthioides
- Wurfbainia villosa var. nana
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Zingiberales and the family Zingiberaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Wurfbainia, specifically as the variety xanthioides.
| 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 widespread distribution across several key regions in East and Southeast Asia. Within China, it is primarily located in the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its range extends further into the Indo-China peninsula, where it can be found in various habitats. Specifically, the species is documented to grow within the borders of Cambodia and Laos. Additionally, its geographical presence includes the country of Myanmar, completing its regional footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Wurfbainia villosa var. xanthioides, utilizes specific reproductive structures that are of interest in botanical studies. The fruits serve as the primary vessel for containing and protecting the developing embryos, while the semen, or seeds, represent the essential units of dispersal and future growth. Together, these parts ensure the continuation of the species within its natural habitat.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| fruit | Frontiers in plant science (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Wurfbainia villosa var. xanthioides has 25 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BORNYL ACETATE, ALPHA-PINENE, ARSENIC, ASCARIDOLE, Borneol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| BORNYL ACETATE | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ARSENIC | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ASCARIDOLE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Borneol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALCIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CAMPHENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CARVACROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COPPER | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D-CAMPHOR | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
BORNYL ACETATE
- Dr. Duke
- Journal of natural medicines
ALPHA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
ARSENIC
- Dr. Duke
ASCARIDOLE
- Frontiers in plant science
Borneol
- Dr. Duke
CALCIUM
- Dr. Duke
CAMPHENE
- Dr. Duke
CARVACROL
- Frontiers in plant science
COPPER
- Dr. Duke
D-CAMPHOR
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Wurfbainia villosa var. xanthioides has 202 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Estrogenic, (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, ACE-Inhibitor, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Estrogenic | Environmental toxicology and pharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Chronotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Inotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelopathic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Amomum Semen | Journal of natural medicines (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lactobacillus casei-fermented Amomum xanthioides | Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| unfermented Amomum xanthioides | Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |