Anoectochilus chapaensis
Anoectochilus chapaensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Anoectochilus chapaensis, scientifically known as Anoectochilus chapaensis, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, this species offers significant pharmacological potential. Exploring its chemical constituents provides vital insights into developing natural treatments for various ailments and advancing modern herbal medicine.
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Anoectochilus chapaensisSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asparagales, falling under the family Orchidaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Anoectochilus, specifically as the species Anoectochilus chapaensis.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Anoectochilus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, Anoectochilus chapaensis, exhibits a specific range across parts of East and Southeast Asia. Within China, its presence is primarily documented in the South-Central region. Its distribution extends into the Indo-China peninsula, where it can be found in Myanmar. Furthermore, the species is also known to inhabit the tropical landscapes of Vietnam. Together, these locations define the natural geographical footprint of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Anoectochilus chapaensis has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Epifriedelanol, Friedelin, OCTADECANE, Sorghumol, stearic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Epifriedelanol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Friedelin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| OCTADECANE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sorghumol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stearic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Epifriedelanol
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Friedelin
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
OCTADECANE
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Sorghumol
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
stearic acid
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Preparations
Anoectochilus chapaensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include whole herbs.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Whole herbs | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Whole herbs
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials