ebine
Calanthe discolor · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Ebine, scientifically known as Calathea discolor, is a striking ornamental plant celebrated for its deep green, velvety leaves marked by dramatic silver patterns. Beyond its aesthetic beauty, this tropical species holds significant place in traditional herbal practices, valued for its unique physiological properties and potential medicinal applications in wellness.
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Ebine · Two-Coloured Calanthe
- Scientific synonyms
- Alismorkis Discolor · Calanthe Striata Var. Discolor
Names
Common Names
- ebine
- two-coloured calanthe
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Calanthe discolor var kanashiroi
- Calanthe discolor f. quinquelamellata
- Calanthe discolor var. kanashiroi
- Alismorkis discolor
- Calanthe discolor f quinquelamellata
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Calanthe discolorSynonyms
- Alismorkis discolor
- Calanthe striata var. discolor
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales, it is classified under the family Orchidaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Calanthe, with its species name being discolor.
| 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 naturally distributed across several key regions within Eastern Asia. In China, its presence is noted throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. The species also extends its range into the nation of Japan. Furthermore, it can be found growing within the Korean peninsula. Finally, its geographical reach includes the Nansei-shoto islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
Chemicals
Calanthe discolor has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Calaliukiuenoside, Calanthoside, Calaphenanthrenol, Glucoindican, INDICAN.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Calaliukiuenoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Calanthoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Calaphenanthrenol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glucoindican | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| INDICAN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Indirubin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tryptanthrin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Calaliukiuenoside
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Calanthoside
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Calaphenanthrenol
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Glucoindican
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INDICAN
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Indirubin
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Tryptanthrin
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