Camellia fascicularis
Camellia fascicularis, commonly known as the bundle-leaf camellia, is a rare botanical treasure valued for its unique medicinal properties. Native to specific forest ecosystems, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. Exploring its bioactive compounds provides vital insights into natural healing, making it a subject of great interest for ethnopharmacology.
- Scientific name: Camellia fascicularis
- Family: Theaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Theaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Camellia | 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Camellia fascicularis has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, lignans, lignins, phenylpropane, terpenoid.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenylpropane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Camellia fascicularis has 3 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Hypoglycemic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Camellia fascicularis has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Escherichia coli, Hypoglycemic, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |