Cinnamomum austroyunnanense
Cinnamomum austro-yunnanense (original spelling)
Cinnamomum austroyannense, commonly known as a rare member of the laurel family, is a significant medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its aromatic bark and leaves, it contains bioactive compounds utilized in traditional healing to treat various ailments, offering immense potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Cinnamomum austroyunnanense
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered as Laurales and placed in the family Lauraceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Cinnamomum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Laurales | WCVP |
| Family | Lauraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cinnamomum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cinnamomum austro-yunnanense, is referred to by various names depending on the language. In Chinese, it is commonly called 野肉桂 (yě ròu guì) or 滇南桂 (diān nán guì). In German, Spanish, and Italian, it is primarily identified by its scientific designation, Cinnamomum austro-yunnanense.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 野肉桂 | Wikidata |
| zh | 滇南桂 | Wikidata |
| de | Cinnamomum austro-yunnanense | Wikidata |
| es | Cinnamomum austro-yunnanense | Wikidata |
| it | Cinnamomum austro-yunnanense | Wikidata |
| en | Cinnamomum austro-yunnanense (original spelling) | Wikidata |
| fr | Cinnamomum austro-yunnanense | Wikidata |
| bg | Cinnamomum austro-yunnanense | Wikidata |
| ru | Cinnamomum austro-yunnanense | Wikidata |
| nl | Cinnamomum austro-yunnanense | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Cinnamomum austroyunnanense, exhibits a specific and localized geographical distribution. Its occurrence is primarily documented within the regional landscapes of China. Specifically, the species can be found throughout the South-Central portion of the country. This concentrated range suggests that the plant thrives under the particular environmental conditions found in these provinces. Consequently, its presence is a defining characteristic of the botanical makeup of South-Central China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cinnamomum austroyannense, is valued for its medicinal properties, which are primarily derived from its fresh leaves. These leaves are characterized by their distinct aromatic quality and are often harvested to extract essential oils or used in decoctions to treat various ailments. The utilization of the fresh leaves ensures the potency of the bioactive compounds contained within the plant's foliage, making them a critical component in traditional herbal remedies.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fresh leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cinnamomum austroyunnanense has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Methyl eugenol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Methyl eugenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |