Chloranthus henryi
Chloranthus henryi, commonly known as Henry's Chloranthus, is a perennial medicinal herb native to East Asia. Highly valued in traditional medicine, this plant is primarily utilized for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It serves as a crucial botanical resource in treating various ailments, particularly those affecting the respiratory system.
- Scientific name: Chloranthus henryi
- Family: Chloranthaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Chloranthus henryi, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Chloranthales. Finally, it is a member of the family Chloranthaceae and falls under the 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, Chloranthus henryi, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 宽叶金粟兰 (zh-hans), 宽叶金粟兰 (zh-cn), or 宽叶金粟兰 (zh), while in traditional Chinese, it is written as 寬葉金粟蘭 (zh-tw). Additionally, it is sometimes identified by the name 湖北金粟兰 (zh) in certain contexts.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 宽叶金粟兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 寬葉金粟蘭 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 宽叶金粟兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 宽叶金粟兰 | Wikidata |
| zh | 湖北金粟兰 | Wikidata |
| zh | 四叶对 | Wikidata |
| zh | 四大金刚 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大叶及已 | Wikidata |
| zh | 及己 | Wikidata |
| zh | 四块瓦 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the diverse landscapes of China. Specifically, its presence is documented across China South-Central and China North-Central regions. It also flourishes in the tropical environments of Hainan and the lush areas of China Southeast. Furthermore, its geographical range extends to the island of Taiwan in Eastern Asia. Together, these locations highlight the plant's significant distribution throughout the East Asian territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Chloranthus henryi, is a medicinal herb where the roots serve as a significant component for therapeutic applications. In traditional practices, the underground root systems are harvested and processed to utilize their specific chemical properties. These roots are often integrated into various herbal formulations, contributing to the plant's overall reputation for its medicinal potency.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Chloranthus henryi has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include beta-sitosterol, curcolonol, daucosterin, shizukanolide E, skimmin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| curcolonol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| shizukanolide E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skimmin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| zedoarofuran | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Chloranthus henryi has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include colon cancer, hepatoma.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |