Chloranthus anhuiensis
Chloranthus anhuiensis, commonly known as a rare medicinal herb, is an endemic species primarily found in the lush subtropical forests of Anhui, China. Valued in traditional practices for its unique bioactive compounds, this plant holds significant botanical importance and offers promising potential for modern pharmacological research and therapeutic development.
- Scientific name: Chloranthus anhuiensis
- Family: Chloranthaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Chloranthales, and the family Chloranthaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its genus, Chloranthus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Chloranthales | WCVP |
| Family | Chloranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chloranthus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by several different names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the name 安徽金粟兰, which is also used specifically in mainland China as 安徽金粟兰 and in Taiwan as 安徽金粟蘭. Additionally, it is identified by the name 黑细辛.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 安徽金粟兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 安徽金粟兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 安徽金粟蘭 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黑细辛 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is specifically native to a limited portion of East Asia. Its documented geographical distribution is restricted to the southeastern region of China. Within this territory, it thrives in the unique environmental conditions found in China Southeast. Because its range is so localized, it is considered an endemic species to this specific area. Consequently, understanding its habitat in these southeastern provinces is crucial for its conservation.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Chloranthus anhuiensis, is a medicinal species where both the whole plant and its leaves are of significant interest. The leaves are typically characterized by their specific shape and vein patterns, serving as a key identifying feature of the species. In traditional medicinal practices, the whole plant is often utilized, as the various components work together to provide the therapeutic properties attributed to this specific member of the Chloranthaceae family.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Chloranthus anhuiensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anhuienoside A, anhuienoside B.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anhuienoside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anhuienoside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Chloranthus anhuiensis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Neuroprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Chloranthus anhuiensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include neurodegenerative diseases.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| neurodegenerative diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |