Calanthe discolor
Calanthe discolor, commonly known as Calathea, is a stunning tropical plant celebrated for its vibrant, patterned foliage. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this species holds significant cultural importance. In various traditional practices, its leaves are utilized for their potential medicinal properties, offering a unique blend of aesthetics and natural healing.
- Scientific name: Calanthe discolor
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include calaliukiuenoside, calanthoside, calaphenanthrenol, glucoindican, indican.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| calaliukiuenoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calanthoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calaphenanthrenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucoindican | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| indican | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| indirubin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tryptanthrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |