Wurfbainia villosa
Wurfbainia villosa, commonly known as a member of the Berberidaceae family, is a rare medicinal plant native to specific East Asian habitats. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, it is traditionally studied for its potential therapeutic properties, offering significant interest in pharmacological research for developing new natural bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Wurfbainia villosa
- Family: Zingiberaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Zingiberales and the family Zingiberaceae. Within this family, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by 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 diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across Asia. Within China, it can be found growing in both the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically inhabiting Bangladesh and the East Himalaya regions. Furthermore, the species is documented within the Indo-China zone, particularly in Cambodia. These varied locations highlight the widespread natural range of Wurfbainia villosa.
| 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 | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Wurfbainia villosa has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include borneol, camphor, farnesyl diphosphate, geranyl diphosphate, (+)-borneol.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 18
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| borneol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| camphor | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| farnesyl diphosphate | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| geranyl diphosphate | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-borneol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bornyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bornyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| farnesyl phosphate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| geranylgeranyl diphosphate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| geranylgeranyl phosphate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Wurfbainia villosa has 3 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Hypoglycemic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Wurfbainia villosa has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastrointestinal diseases, gastrointestinal disease.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gastrointestinal diseases | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |