Cunninghamia konishii
Cunninghamia konishii, commonly known as the Konishi's Cunninghamia, is a medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Native to specific subtropical regions, its extracts are traditionally used to address various ailments. Research into its bioactive compounds continues to explore its potential in developing innovative natural pharmacological treatments.
- Scientific name: Cunninghamia konishii
- Family: Cupressaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Cunninghamia konishii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Pinidae, it is classified under the order Pinales. Finally, it is a member of the family Cupressaceae and the genus Cunninghamia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Pinidae | WCVP |
| Order | Pinales | WCVP |
| Family | Cupressaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cunninghamia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Cunninghamia konishii, is known by several different common names depending on the language and region. In Finnish, it is referred to as taiwaninkeihäskuusi, while in Chinese, it is identified as 峦大杉 (zh-hans), 巒大杉 (zh-hant), and 巒大杉 (zh-hk). Additionally, it is commonly called 台湾杉木 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fi | taiwaninkeihäskuusi | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 峦大杉 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 巒大杉 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 巒大杉 | Wikidata |
| zh | 台湾杉木 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 巒大杉 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 台湾杉木 | Wikidata |
| es | Cunninghamia lanceolata var. konishii | Wikidata |
| es | Cunninghamia kawakamii | Wikidata |
| zh | 香杉 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several regions in East and Southeast Asia. In mainland China, its presence is primarily concentrated within the southeastern provinces. Its range also extends to the island of Taiwan, representing a significant part of its Eastern Asian distribution. Moving into the Indo-China peninsula, the species can be found growing in the country of Laos. Finally, its habitat encompasses various parts of Vietnam, completing its regional footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cunninghamia konishii, is a medicinal species where various components are utilized for their therapeutic properties. The whole plant is often employed in traditional medicinal practices, serving as a comprehensive source of bioactive compounds. Additionally, the wood of the plant is specifically valued and used, contributing to its diverse application in herbal remedies and traditional healing systems.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wood | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cunninghamia konishii has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-tsugacetal, 3-cedranol, konishiol, manool.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-tsugacetal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-cedranol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| konishiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| manool | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |