Berchemia lineata
Berchemia lineaata, commonly known as the line-leaf plant, is a resilient shrub native to Southern Africa. Valued in traditional medicine, it is frequently utilized to treat respiratory ailments and digestive issues. This botanical species is characterized by its distinct leaf patterns and plays a vital role in regional ethnobotany.
- Scientific name: Berchemia lineata
- Family: Rhamnaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls into the order Rosales and is a member of the Rhamnaceae family. Finally, it is specifically identified under the genus Berchemia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rhamnaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Berchemia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Berchemia lineaata, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic region and specific local usage. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 铁包金 (zh-hans/zh), while in Traditional Chinese contexts, it is commonly called 鐵包金 (zh-hant/zh-hk). Additionally, in Taiwan, it is specifically known by the name 小葉黃鱔藤 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 铁包金 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 鐵包金 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 鐵包金 | Wikidata |
| zh | 铁包金 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 小葉黃鱔藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 铁包金 | Wikidata |
| ja | ヒメクマヤナギ | Wikidata |
| es | Girtanneria lineata | Wikidata |
| es | Berchemia poiretiana | Wikidata |
| es | Rhamnus lineata | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several significant regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the Hainan province as well as throughout China Southeast. The species is also found within Eastern Asia, specifically inhabiting the Nansei-shoto islands and the island of Taiwan. Furthermore, its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it can be located in the East Himalaya. Consequently, these varied locations highlight the broad ecological reach of Berchemia lineaata.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Berchemia lineata has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include fatty acids, flavonoids, phenols, quinone.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |