Beilschmiedia erythrophloia
Beilschmiedia erythrophloia, commonly known as the Red-Barked Beilschmiedia, is a remarkable medicinal plant prized for its unique botanical properties. Characterized by its distinctive reddish bark, this species is deeply rooted in traditional healing practices, offering potent bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments and support overall holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Beilschmiedia erythrophloia
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Beilschmiedia erythrophloia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Laurales and the family Lauraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Beilschmiedia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Laurales | WCVP |
| Family | Lauraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Beilschmiedia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Beilschmiedia erythrophloia, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In mainland China, it is referred to by the name 台琼楠 (zh), while in Taiwan, it is commonly called 瓊楠 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 台琼楠 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 瓊楠 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Beilschmiedia erythrophloia, exhibits a specific geographical range across several subtropical regions. In Eastern Asia, its distribution includes the Nansei-shotō islands. It is also documented as being native to the island of Taiwan. Furthermore, the species extends its reach into the Indo-China region. Specifically, its presence is noted within the country of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Beilschmiedia erythrophloia, utilizes various anatomical structures for its medicinal properties, most notably its roots and leaves. The roots are often sought after in traditional practices for their bioactive compounds, while the leaves serve as a primary source of concentrated phytochemicals used in decoctions or topical applications. Together, these specific plant parts contribute to the overall therapeutic profile of the species.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Beilschmiedia erythrophloia has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include beilcyclone A, erythrophloin C, suberosol B.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| beilcyclone A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| erythrophloin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| suberosol B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |