Chelonopsis odontochila
Chelonopsis odontochila, commonly known as the Ivory-Tooth Vine, is a rare medicinal plant prized for its unique bioactive compounds. Found in dense tropical rainforests, its potent leaves are traditionally used to treat inflammatory conditions and accelerate wound healing, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and natural therapeutics.
- Scientific name: Chelonopsis odontochila
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic hierarchy places it in the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Lamiales, and the family Lamiaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Chelonopsis and the species odontochiila.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chelonopsis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Chelonopsis odontochila, is referred to by the common name 齿唇铃子香 in various Chinese linguistic contexts, including the standard Mandarin (zh), Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), and the specific regional designation for Mainland China (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 齿唇铃子香 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 齿唇铃子香 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 齿唇铃子香 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Chelonopsis odontochila, possesses a very specific and limited natural range. Its primary geographical distribution is concentrated within the southern and central regions of China. Because it is endemic to this particular area, it is not commonly found in other parts of the world. This regional focus suggests that the species relies on the unique environmental conditions found in China South-Central. Consequently, understanding its habitat in this specific territory is essential for its conservation.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Chelonopsis odontochila has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-methylcoumarin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3-methylcoumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |