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Camellia luteoflora

Camellia luteoflora · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (29 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Camellia luteoflora, scientifically known as Camellia luteoflora, is a rare medicinal shrub valued for its unique yellow blossoms. Renowned in traditional healing, it possesses potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Researchers are currently exploring its bioactive compounds to develop natural treatments for various skin ailments and systemic wellness.

Family
Theaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Flower · Fruit
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Camellia luteoflora

Sources: Wikidata

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
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 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
China China South-Central

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Camellia luteoflora has 5 reported plant parts identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower, fruit, leaf, root, stem.

Plant parts reported in Camellia luteoflora
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Flower 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Fruit 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Stem 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flower

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Fruit

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Leaf

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Root

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Stem

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Chemicals

Camellia luteoflora has 24 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-Catechin gallate, Coumarins, D-(-)-Quinic acid, D-Arabitol, D-gluconic acid.

Chemicals reported in Camellia luteoflora
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
(-)-Catechin gallate 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Coumarins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
D-(-)-Quinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
D-Arabitol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
D-gluconic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
L-Glucose 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Lignans 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Lucidone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
OLEANOLIC ACID 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

(-)-Catechin gallate

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Coumarins

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

D-(-)-Quinic acid

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

D-Arabitol

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

D-gluconic acid

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Flavonoids

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

L-Glucose

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Lignans

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Lucidone

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

OLEANOLIC ACID

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)