The molecule is a trihydroxyflavone that is flavone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 5, 7 and 2' and a methoxy group at position 6. It has been isolated from the roots of Rubia yunnanensis. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a trihydroxyflavone and a monomethoxyflavone. It derives from a flavone.
5,7-dihydroxy-2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-6-methoxychromen-4-one