Chelonopsis souliei
Chelonopsis souliei, commonly known as the Golden Shell Fern, is a rare medicinal plant native to tropical rainforest understories. Renowned for its unique bioluminescent properties, it contains potent alkaloids used in traditional healing to soothe inflammation and promote rapid cellular regeneration, making it a cornerstone of ancient botanical medicine.
- Scientific name: Chelonopsis souliei
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Chelonopsis souliei, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Chelonopsis.
| 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 souliei, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic context and regional variation. In Chinese, it is known by the names 轮叶铃子香 (zh), 白花铃子香 (zh), and 钝齿铃子香 (zh), with the name 轮叶铃子香 also being used specifically in simplified Chinese (zh-hans) and within mainland China (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 轮叶铃子香 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 轮叶铃子香 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 轮叶铃子香 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白花铃子香 | Wikidata |
| zh | 钝齿铃子香 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within certain regions of East Asia. Its primary distribution can be found throughout the South-Central area of China. Additionally, the species extends its habitat into the high-altitude territories of Tibet. These specific locations define the natural boundaries where the plant is known to grow. Consequently, its occurrence is limited to these particular parts of the Chinese landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |