Alseodaphne pendulifolia
Alseodaphne pendulifolia, commonly known as the Pendulous-leaved Alssea, is a distinctive shrub native to the rainforests of Australia. Characterized by its unique, drooping foliage, this medicinal plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is traditionally studied for its bioactive compounds, offering potential therapeutic applications in contemporary herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Alseodaphne pendulifolia
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Laurales, and the family Lauraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Alseodaphne, which includes the species Alseodaphne pendulifolia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Laurales | WCVP |
| Family | Lauraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Alseodaphne | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Alsiodaphne pendulifolia, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the hanging-leaf laurel. In French, it is known as le laurier à feuilles pendantes, and in Spanish, it is called el laurel de hojas colgantes.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical distribution within Southeast Asia. It is primarily found within the Malesia botanical region, which encompasses a vast array of tropical ecosystems. Specifically, its documented presence is localized to the area known as Malaya. This indicates that the species thrives under the particular climatic conditions found in this part of the Malay Peninsula. Consequently, the natural range of Alsedaophne pendulifolia remains relatively concentrated in this tropical zone.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Alseodaphne pendulifolia has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include corydine, costaricine, hernagine, oxohernagine.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| corydine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| costaricine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hernagine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxohernagine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |