Anoectochilus
Anoectochilus, commonly known as a specialized medicinal herb, holds significant value in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its unique bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently utilized to address various ailments. Understanding its botanical properties and therapeutic potential is essential for exploring its diverse applications in modern natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Anoectochilus
- 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. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asparagales, it falls under the family Orchidaceae. It is specifically identified by its genus, Anoectochilus.
| 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, known scientifically as Anoectochilus, is referred to by various names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is commonly known as 开唇兰属, while in Komi, Russian, Malagasy, and Marshallese, it is identified as Анектохил, Анектохил, Анектохил, and Анектохил, respectively.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 开唇兰属 | Wikidata |
| udm | Анектохил | Wikidata |
| ru | Анектохил | Wikidata |
| mdf | Анектохил | Wikidata |
| mhr | Анектохил | Wikidata |
| mrj | Анектохил | Wikidata |
| kv | Анектохил | Wikidata |
| koi | Анектохил | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 开唇兰属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 开唇兰属 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across various regions of East Asia. In China, its presence is noted throughout the South-Central areas and the southeastern provinces. It can also be found in the tropical environment of Hainan and the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Beyond mainland China, the species extends its distribution to the Nansei-shotō islands. Consequently, its habitat spans a wide variety of ecological zones within Eastern Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Chemicals
Anoectochilus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Kinsenoside.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Kinsenoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |