Anoectochilus chapaensis
Anoectochilus chapaensis, commonly known as a rare medicinal botanical, holds significant potential in ethnobotanical studies. Found in specific tropical ecosystems, this plant is valued for its unique phytochemical profile. Researchers are increasingly exploring its bioactive compounds to uncover new therapeutic applications for treating various ailments and improving human health.
- Scientific name: Anoectochilus chapaensis
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Orchidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Anoectochilus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Anoectochilus chapaeus, is known by several distinct common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is referred to as 滇越金线兰 (Diān yuè jīn xiàn lán), while in Vietnamese, it is commonly called Lan kim tuyến Sa Pa.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 滇越金线兰 | Wikidata |
| vi | Lan kim tuyến Sa Pa | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Anoectochilus chapaensis, is traditionally utilized in its entirety, as the medicinal properties are derived from the whole herbs. Because the therapeutic value is distributed throughout the specimen, practitioners typically collect the entire structure, including the leaves, stems, and roots, to prepare traditional remedies. Using the whole herbs ensures that the complete profile of bioactive compounds within the plant is captured for medicinal use.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole herbs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Anoectochilus chapaensis has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Epifriedelanol, Friedelin, Octadecane, Sorghumol, Stearic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Epifriedelanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Friedelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Octadecane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sorghumol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stearic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |