Chonemorpha megacalyx
Chonemorpha megacalyx, commonly known as the Giant-calyx, is a remarkable medicinal plant prized for its unique botanical properties. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it plays a vital role in traditional healing practices. Understanding its therapeutic potential offers exciting possibilities for modern pharmacology and natural wellness treatments worldwide.
- Scientific name: Chonemorpha megacalyx
- Family: Apocynaceae
- 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 Gentianales, it is further categorized into the family Apocynaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Chonemorpha and the species Chonemorpha megacalyx.
| 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, Chonemorpha megacalyx, is known by several different common names in Chinese depending on the regional dialect or specific botanical classification used. It is frequently referred to as 长萼鹿角藤, 藤仲, 大杜仲, 土杜仲, or 银丝杜仲.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 长萼鹿角藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 藤仲 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大杜仲 | Wikidata |
| zh | 土杜仲 | Wikidata |
| zh | 银丝杜仲 | Wikidata |
| zh | 金丝杜仲 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大萼鹿角藤 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range primarily centered within East and Southeast Asia. In China, its presence is noted specifically in the South-Central regions. The species also extends into the Indo-China peninsula, where it can be found across several different countries. Specifically, it inhabits parts of Laos and Thailand within this subtropical zone. Additionally, its distribution continues through the landscapes of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Chonemorpha megacalyx has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ecdysantheroside A, ecdysoside A, ecdysoside B, ecdysoside F.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ecdysantheroside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ecdysoside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ecdysoside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ecdysoside F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |