Calanthe mishmensis
Calanthe mishmensis, commonly known as the Mishmensis, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its unique bioactive compounds, it offers significant therapeutic potential in treating inflammatory conditions. Exploring its ethnobotanical properties provides vital insights into developing novel pharmacological treatments and preserving traditional healing wisdom.
- Scientific name: Calanthe mishmensis
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it follows the order Asparagales and is a member of the Orchidaceae family. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Calanthe, under the species name Calanthe mishmensis.
| 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 exhibits a broad geographical distribution across various regions of East Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central provinces to the Southeast territories. Its range also extends northward into the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Additionally, the species is documented in the Nansei-shoto islands of Eastern Asia. Finally, its presence is confirmed within the subtropical landscapes of Taiwan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Activities
Calanthe mishmensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |