Cephalotaxus fortunei
Cephalotaxus fortunei, commonly known as Fortune's Yew, is a significant medicinal plant valued for its complex alkaloids. Found in East Asia, this evergreen shrub is researched extensively for its potential anti-tumor properties. Its bioactive compounds offer promising pathways in pharmacological studies, particularly in developing advanced cancer treatments.
- Scientific name: Cephalotaxus fortunei
- Family: Cephalotaxaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Pinidae and order Pinales, it is a member of the family Cephalotaxaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Cephalotaxus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Pinidae | WCVP |
| Order | Pinales | WCVP |
| Family | Cephalotaxaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cephalotaxus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cephalotaxus fortunei, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In German, it is called Fortune's Kopfeibe, while in Chinese, it is known as 三尖杉. In Bulgarian, the name used is фортунoв цефалотаксус, and in Azerbaijani, it is called Fortuna başcıqlı qaraçöhrə. Additionally, in Norwegian, it is identified as Kinesisk druebarlind.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Fortunes Kopfeibe | Wikidata |
| zh | 三尖杉 | Wikidata |
| bg | фортунов цефалотаксус | Wikidata |
| az | Fortuna başcıqlı qaraçöhrə | Wikidata |
| nb | Kinesisk druebarlind | Wikidata |
| ar | طقسوس برقوقي فورتيوني | Wikidata |
| azb | فورتونا باشجیقلی قاراچؤهره | Wikidata |
| pl | Głowocis Fortune'a | Wikidata |
| hu | hosszúlevelű áltiszafa | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 三尖杉 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions in East and Southeast Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning the South-Central territories. Its range also extends into the North-Central parts of the country. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed throughout China Southeast. Finally, its geographical reach includes the Indo-China region, specifically within Myanmar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Cephalotaxus fortunei, is a coniferous evergreen that produces distinct reproductive structures known as fruits. These fruits are typically fleshy, berry-like structures that develop from the female cones, often appearing in shades of red or orange when they reach maturity. Within these fleshy fruits, the plant protects its seeds, which are the primary components utilized in various traditional medicinal practices and pharmacological studies.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cephalotaxus fortunei has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cephalotaxine alpha-N-oxide, cephalotaxine beta-N-oxide, isocephalotaxine.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cephalotaxine alpha-N-oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cephalotaxine beta-N-oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isocephalotaxine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cephalotaxus fortunei has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cephalotaxus fortunei has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |