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Brandisia hancei

Brandisia hancei · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (33 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Brandisia hancei, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its therapeutic potential. Often found in specific regional ecosystems, this species is utilized in traditional healing practices to address various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and pharmacological properties is essential for exploring its medicinal significance and conservation.

Family
Orobanchaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Brandisia Laetevirens

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Brandisia hancei

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Orobanchaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is found within the genus Brandisia, specifically as the species Brandisia hancei.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Lamiales WCVP
Family Orobanchaceae WCVP
Genus Brandisia WCVP

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Brandisia hancei, exhibits a specific geographical distribution within the country of China. Its presence is documented across several distinct ecological regions. Specifically, it can be found growing in the China South-Central area. The species also inhabits parts of China North-Central. Furthermore, its range extends into the China Southeast region.

Region Area Source
China China South-Central WCVP
China China North-Central WCVP
China China Southeast WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Brabandisia hancei, utilizes various structures for its medicinal properties, most notably its woody twigs and verdant leaves. The twigs serve as the structural framework of the plant, providing the necessary support for its growth, while the leaves act as the primary site for photosynthesis and the synthesis of bioactive compounds. Together, these parts contribute to the overall botanical profile used in traditional applications.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
leaf Planta medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Brandisia hancei has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Acteoside, 2'-Acetylacteoside, Brandioside, POLIUMOSIDE, 2'-O-acetylacteoside.

Chemicals reported in Brandisia hancei
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Acteoside 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
2'-Acetylacteoside 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Brandioside 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
POLIUMOSIDE 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
2'-O-acetylacteoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Daucosterol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isoacteoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Mussaenoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
arenarioside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
luteolin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Acteoside

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
  2. Se pu = Chinese journal of chromatography
  3. Planta medica

2'-Acetylacteoside

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
  2. Planta medica

Brandioside

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
  2. Planta medica

POLIUMOSIDE

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
  2. Planta medica

2'-O-acetylacteoside

  1. Planta medica

Daucosterol

  1. Planta medica

Isoacteoside

  1. Planta medica

Mussaenoside

  1. Planta medica

arenarioside

  1. Planta medica

luteolin

  1. Planta medica

Activities

Brandisia hancei has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Antiproliferative Planta medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Brandisia hancei has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include arteriosclerosis.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
arteriosclerosis Planta medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
butanol Se pu = Chinese journal of chromatography (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
ethanol extract Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
water extract of the twigs and leaves Planta medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆