Amorphophallus xiei
Amorphophallus xiei, commonly known as a rare medicinal tuber, is a significant botanical species valued in traditional practices. Native to specific subtropical regions, it is prized for its unique bioactive compounds. Research focuses on its potential therapeutic properties, offering promising insights into its role in natural pharmacology and wellness.
- Scientific name: Amorphophallus xiei
- Family: Araceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Alismatales, it is classified under the family Araceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Amorphophallus, and its species name, xiei.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Alismatales | WCVP |
| Family | Araceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Amorphophallus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Amorphophallus xiei, is identified by the common name 谢君魔芋 in Chinese (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 谢君魔芋 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to a specific region within the East Asian landscape. Its geographical distribution is primarily concentrated in the South-Central part of China. Within this territory, it thrives in the unique environmental conditions offered by the local terrain. Researchers focus their studies on these specific provinces to find wild specimens. Consequently, the natural habitat of Amorphophallus xiei remains limited to this particular southern Chinese zone.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Amorphophallus xiei has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include antheraxanthin, ascorbate, catalase, chlorophyll, glutathione.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antheraxanthin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ascorbate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catalase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorophyll | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glutathione | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malondialdehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| monodehydroascorbate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peroxidase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| superoxide dismutase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| violaxanthin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |