Crepidium acuminatum
Jeevak
Crepidium acuminatum, commonly known as a specialized orchid species, is a fascinating medicinal plant found in tropical forest ecosystems. Renowned for its unique morphological characteristics, it holds significant potential in traditional healing practices. Exploring its phytochemical properties offers promising insights into developing new natural therapeutic treatments for various ailments.
- Scientific name: Crepidium acuminatum
- 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. It is specifically identified by the genus Crepidium, with its species name being Crepidium acuminatum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Orchidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Crepidium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Crepidium acuminatum, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In English, it is commonly called Jeevak, while in Chinese, it is identified as 浅裂沼兰 (zh), 浅裂沼兰 (zh-hans), or 浅裂沼兰 (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 浅裂沼兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 浅裂沼兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 浅裂沼兰 | Wikidata |
| en | Jeevak | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its distribution spans from the South-Central provinces to the Southeast. It is also documented as growing in the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found specifically in Assam. Additionally, its presence extends across the borders into Bangladesh.
| 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 | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Crepidium acuminatum, is characterized by several distinct morphological features used in its identification. The most prominent structures are the pseudobulb and multiple pseudobulb formations, which serve as vital storage organs for water and nutrients. Attached to these structures are the leaf components, which are typically arranged to maximize photosynthetic efficiency within its natural habitat.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pseudobulb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudobulbs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |