Chloranthus multistachys
Chloranthus multistachys, commonly known as the "Scented Chloranthus," is a perennial herb highly valued in traditional Chinese medicine. Renowned for its aromatic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat inflammation, digestive ailments, and respiratory issues. Its unique bioactive compounds make it a significant subject in modern ethnopharmacology.
- Scientific name: Chloranthus multistachys
- Family: Chloranthaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Chloranthales, it is situated in the family Chloranthaceae. Its specific taxonomic identification is completed by its placement in 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, known scientifically as Chloranthus multistachys, is referred to by several common names depending on the linguistic context and regional usage. In Chinese, it is most frequently identified as 多穗金粟兰 (duō suì jīn cù lán), a name that is consistently applied across various written forms, including the simplified versions used in mainland China (多穗金粟兰, zh-cn, zh-hans) and the traditional characters used in Taiwan (多穗金粟蘭, zh-tw). Additionally, it is sometimes referred to by the name 四叶细辛 (sì yè xì xīn) in certain botanical contexts.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 多穗金粟兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 多穗金粟兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 多穗金粟蘭 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 多穗金粟兰 | Wikidata |
| zh | 四叶细辛 | Wikidata |
| zh | 四块瓦 | Wikidata |
| zh | 四大天王 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大四块瓦 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to several distinct regions within China. Its geographical presence is widely documented across the South-Central provinces of the country. Additionally, it can be found growing in the tropical environment of Hainan. The species also extends its range into the North-Central parts of China. Finally, it is distributed throughout the Southeast region, showing a broad domestic coverage.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Chloranthus multistachys, is a medicinal herb where the whole plant is utilized for its therapeutic properties. In traditional medicine, all parts of the organism—including the roots, stems, leaves, and flowers—are often harvested and processed to prepare various decoctions or extracts. The entire botanical structure is believed to contain the active compounds necessary to address specific ailments, making the whole plant a vital component in its pharmacological application.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Chloranthus multistachys has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include beta-daucosterol, beta-sitosterol, cycloeucalenol, daphnin, lupeol.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| beta-daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cycloeucalenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daphnin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmitic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| umbelliferone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Chloranthus multistachys has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Chloranthus multistachys has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include leukemia, tumor cell lines.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leukemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor cell lines | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |