Camphora longepaniculata
Camphora longepaniculata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Camphora longepaniculata, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Exploring its botanical characteristics reveals a rich history of use in treating various ailments.
- Family
- Lauraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Cinnamomum Longepaniculatum · Cinnamomum Inunctum Var. Longepaniculatum
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Camphora longepaniculataSynonyms
- Cinnamomum longepaniculatum
- Cinnamomum inunctum var. longepaniculatum
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Laurales |
| Family | Lauraceae |
| Genus | Camphora |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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 |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Camphora longepaniculata 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
- International journal of clinical and experimental pathology
Chemicals
Camphora longepaniculata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include safrole.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| safrole | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
safrole
- International journal of clinical and experimental pathology
Preparations
Camphora longepaniculata has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaf essential oil.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf essential oil | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf essential oil
- International journal of clinical and experimental pathology