Dendrobium amoenum
Lovely dendrobium
Dendrobium amoenum, commonly known as the "Golden Orchid," is a precious medicinal plant native to Southeast Asian rainforests. Renowned in traditional medicine, it is highly valued for its restorative properties. This orchid is frequently utilized to nourish the body, relieve coughs, and enhance overall vitality and immune function.
- Scientific name: Dendrobium amoenum
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Dendrobium amoenum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asparagales. It is a member of the Orchidaceae family and is specifically categorized under the genus Dendrobium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Orchidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dendrobium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known by the common name Lovely Dendrobium in English, belongs to the genus Dendrobium and is recognized for its aesthetic and medicinal properties.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en | Lovely Dendrobium | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical presence across several regions within the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing naturally in the state of Assam and throughout various parts of India. Furthermore, its distribution extends into the neighboring country of Bangladesh. The species is also documented within the rugged terrain of the East Himalaya. Finally, its range reaches into the mountainous landscapes of Nepal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Dendrobium amoenum, undergoes a fascinating developmental process that begins with the formation of specialized structures known as protocorms. These small, tuber-like structures serve as the initial stage of growth following seed germination, acting as essential storage organs that provide the necessary nutrients for the developing protocorm to transition into a functional seedling. As the plant matures, these protocorms eventually develop into the robust pseudobulbs and complex rhizome systems characteristic of this medicinal orchid species.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| protocorms | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Dendrobium amoenum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,6-dimethoxy-4-(2-propenyl)-phenol, 2-methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)-phenol, 2-methoxy-4-vinylphenol, 3,4-dimethoxy-phenol, 3-methoxy-1,2-benzenediol.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2,6-dimethoxy-4-(2-propenyl)-phenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)-phenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-methoxy-4-vinylphenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,4-dimethoxy-phenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-methoxy-1,2-benzenediol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dendrobium amoenum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dendrobium amoenum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HeLa cells.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HeLa cells | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |