Calanthe arisanensis
Calanthe arisanensis, commonly known as the Golden Leaf, is a rare medicinal herb prized for its potent healing properties. Found deep within tropical rainforests, this plant contains unique alkaloids used traditionally to treat inflammation and fever. Understanding its biological profile is essential for modern pharmacological research and conservation efforts.
- Scientific name: Calanthe arisanensis
- 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 Orchidaceae family. Specifically, it is identified by its genus, Calanthe, and its species name, arisanensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Orchidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Calanthe | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is specifically recognized for its restricted natural range within East Asia. Its presence is geographically confined to the island of Taiwan, where it thrives in local ecosystems. Because of this limited area of occurrence, it is considered an endemic species to the region. Researchers often study its unique habitat to better understand its survival in the wild. Consequently, the geographical distribution of Calaanthe arisanensis remains a key feature of its biological profile.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Calanthe arisanensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include calanphenanthrene A, calanquinone A.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| calanphenanthrene A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calanquinone A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Calanthe arisanensis has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer, nasopharyngeal cancer, prostate cancer.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nasopharyngeal cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| prostate cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |