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 arisanensisSynonyms
- Calanthe sasakii
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.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CALANPHENANTHRENE A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALANQUINONE A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CALANPHENANTHRENE A
- Journal of natural products
CALANQUINONE A
- 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |