Camellia luteoflora
Camellia luteoflora, commonly known as the Golden Camellia, is a rare medicinal shrub celebrated for its vibrant yellow blooms. Renowned in traditional healing practices, its leaves and flowers possess potent antioxidant properties, often utilized to alleviate inflammation and support respiratory health, making it a valuable botanical treasure for wellness.
- Scientific name: Camellia luteoflora
- Family: Theaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Ericales, it is classified under the family Theaceae. It is further identified by its 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 geographical distribution is primarily concentrated in the South-Central part of China. Within this territory, it thrives in the unique environmental conditions provided by the local climate. Because of this limited range, the species is considered endemic to these particular provinces. Understanding this localized habitat is essential for the conservation of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Camellia luteoflora has 24 reported phytochemicals identified across 24 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-catechin gallate, arachidonic acid, coumarins, d-(-)-quinic acid, d-arabitol.
- Total chemicals
- 24
- Scientific sources
- 24
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-catechin gallate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arachidonic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| d-(-)-quinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| d-arabitol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| d-gluconic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eugenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoliquiritigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |