Cremastra appendiculata
Cremastra appendiculata, commonly known as the "appendiculate cremastra," is a distinctive climbing orchid native to East Asian forests. Renowned in traditional medicine, it is prized for its bioactive compounds. Often used to treat respiratory ailments and inflammation, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential within herbal pharmacology and botanical studies.
- Scientific name: Cremastra appendiculata
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales, it is classified under the family Orchidaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Cremastra, specifically as the species Cremastra appendiculata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Orchidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cremastra | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 杜鹃兰 or 多变杜鹃兰, while in Taiwan, the name 馬鞭蘭 is used, and it is specifically called 杜鹃兰 in mainland China. In Japanese, the plant is recognized by the name サイハイラン.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 杜鹃兰 | Wikidata |
| ja | サイハイラン | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 馬鞭蘭 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 杜鹃兰 | Wikidata |
| zh | 多变杜鹃兰 | Wikidata |
| zh | 翅柱杜鹃兰 | Wikidata |
| zh | 馬鞭蘭 | Wikidata |
| zh | 条叶垂头菊 | Wikidata |
| zh | 土贝母 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山慈姑 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range spanning several distinct regions across East Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is noted specifically within the Kuril Islands and Sakhalin. Moving into China, the species is widely distributed across multiple provinces and territories. Its reach extends through China South-Central and China North-Central regions. Furthermore, the plant is also found within the diverse landscapes of China Southeast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cremastra appendiculata, possesses several distinct morphological structures that are utilized in traditional practices. The most significant medicinal components are the underground storage organs, specifically the large, fleshy tuber and various smaller tubers that develop from the rhizome system. These structures are supported by a network of fibrous roots that anchor the plant into the forest floor. Furthermore, the reproductive cycle involves the production of seeds, which are protected by specialized seed coats designed to ensure successful germination in its natural habitat.- Total parts
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 14
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tuber | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tubers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed coats | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pseudobulbs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pseudobulb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protocorms | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| embryos | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cremastra appendiculata has 44 reported phytochemicals identified across 48 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include daucosterol, flavanthrinin, militarine, protocatechuic acid, 2-furoic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 44
- Scientific sources
- 48
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| daucosterol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavanthrinin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| militarine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protocatechuic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-furoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-hydroxy-4,7-dimethoxyphenanthrene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,4-dihydroxyphenylethyl alcohol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-hydroxyphenylpropionic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-hydroxy-2,4-dimethoxy phenanthrene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CAP | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cremastra appendiculata 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
Cremastra appendiculata has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include abscess, breast cancer, carbuncle, colon cancer, fistula.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| abscess | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carbuncle | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fistula | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gout | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scrofula | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |