Camellia fascicularis
Camellia fascicularis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (17 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Camellia fasciolaris, scientifically known as Camellia fasciolaris, is a rare and distinctive medicinal plant cherished for its unique therapeutic potential. Belonging to the tea family, this species is recognized for its specific phytochemical profile, offering traditional healing properties that continue to fascinate researchers exploring natural botanical remedies today.
- Family
- Theaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Camellia Euphlebia Var. Yunnanensis
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Camellia fascicularisSynonyms
- Camellia euphlebia var. yunnanensis
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae and order Ericales, it is placed in the family Theaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Camellia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is native to a specific region within the East Asian landscape. Its primary geographical distribution is centered in China. More specifically, it can be found throughout the South-Central part of the country. This localized range suggests that the species thrives in the unique environmental conditions of that area. Therefore, its presence is a distinct characteristic of the South-Central Chinese terrain.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Camellia fascicularis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Current issues in molecular biology
Chemicals
Camellia fascicularis has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Lignans, Lignins, Phenylpropane, Terpenoid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lignans | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lignins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phenylpropane | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Current issues in molecular biology
- Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
Lignans
- Current issues in molecular biology
Lignins
- Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
Phenylpropane
- Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
Terpenoid
- Current issues in molecular biology
Terpenoids
- Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
Activities
Camellia fascicularis has 3 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Hypoglycemic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- Current issues in molecular biology
- Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
Antimicrobial
- Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
Hypoglycemic
- Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
Medicinal Uses
Camellia fascicularis has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Escherichia coli, Hypoglycemic, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli | Foods (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | Foods (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Foods (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Foods (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |