Floribundone 1 is primarily used in research settings for its potential modulatory effects on plant growth and development. It has shown activity in influencing flowering patterns in certain ornamental plant species, making it a compound of interest in horticultural science. Its application extends to studies on photoperiodism and floral induction, where it may act as a signaling molecule analog. Due to its structural similarity to certain plant hormones, it is investigated for use in optimizing bloom timing and yield in controlled environment agriculture. Additionally, Floribundone 1 serves as a biochemical tool for probing metabolic pathways related to secondary metabolite production in flowering plants.