Chonemorpha fragrans
Chonemorpha fragrans, commonly known as Fragrant Chonemorpha, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its potent aromatic properties. Renowned in traditional herbalism, this species contains unique bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and therapeutic applications is essential for exploring its significant role in natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Chonemorpha fragrans
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae and order Gentianales, it is further categorized into the family Apocynaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is established under the genus Chonemorpha.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chonemorpha | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Chonemorpha fragrans, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Malayalam, it is known as പെരുംകുറുമ്പ, while in Italian, it is identified as Chonemorpha griffithii. Furthermore, in Chinese contexts, including Simplified Chinese (zh-cn), Traditional Chinese (zh-tw), and general Chinese (zh), it is called 漾濞鹿角藤.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | പെരുംകുറുമ്പ | Wikidata |
| zh | 漾濞鹿角藤 | Wikidata |
| it | Chonemorpha griffithii | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 漾濞鹿角藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 漾濞鹿角藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大叶鹿角藤 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Tibet areas. The species also extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it can be found in Assam. Furthermore, it is documented to grow within the borders of Bangladesh. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's wide range across diverse Asian landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Chnemorpha fragrans, is often studied in biotechnological contexts where various plant parts are utilized to understand its therapeutic potential. While traditional medicinal uses typically focus on the leaves or stems, advanced research involving plant tissue culture frequently utilizes the callus as a primary source for study. This unorganized mass of proliferating cells can be induced from explants to serve as a vital medium for producing secondary metabolites and studying the plant's fundamental biological processes.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| callus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Chonemorpha fragrans has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Chonemorphine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chonemorphine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Chonemorpha fragrans has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |