Calanthe arisanensis

Calanthe arisanensis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Calanthe arisanensis, scientifically known as Calanthe arisanensis, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its potent therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized to treat various ailments. Understanding its unique bioactive compounds offers exciting possibilities for modern pharmacological research and natural healthcare advancements.

Family
Orchidaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Calanthe Sasakii

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Calanthe arisanensis

Synonyms

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 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CALANPHENANTHRENE A, CALANQUINONE A.

Chemicals reported in Calanthe arisanensis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
CALANPHENANTHRENE A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CALANQUINONE A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

CALANPHENANTHRENE A

  1. Journal of natural products

CALANQUINONE A

  1. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters

Medicinal Uses

Calanthe arisanensis has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer, nasopharyngeal cancer, prostate cancer.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
breast cancer Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
colon cancer Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
lung cancer Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
nasopharyngeal cancer Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
prostate cancer Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
EtOAc-soluble extract Journal of natural products (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆