Camphora longepaniculata
Camphora longepaniculata, commonly known as the "Long-leafed Camphor" plant, is a significant medicinal species valued in traditional herbal practices. Renowned for its potent aromatic properties, it contains bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments. This plant plays a crucial role in ethnobotany, offering therapeutic benefits for skin and respiratory health.
- Scientific name: Camphora longepaniculata
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Laurales and the family Lauraceae, it is classified under the genus Camphora. Specifically, the species is identified as Camphora longepaniculata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Laurales | WCVP |
| Family | Lauraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Camphora | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within specific regions of East Asia. Its documented presence is concentrated in the country of China. More specifically, the species is native to the South-Central part of the nation. This particular geographical range defines its natural habitat and ecological niche. Consequently, locating the species requires searching within these localized Chinese territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Camphora longepaniculata, utilizes its leaf as a primary part for medicinal applications. The leaf serves as a significant source of bioactive compounds, which are often extracted for their therapeutic properties in traditional medicine.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |