Dendrobium aphyllum
Leafless dendrobium
Dendrobium aphyllum, commonly known as the leafless dendrobium, is a remarkable epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, particularly in Ayurveda, this resilient plant is highly valued for its therapeutic properties, often utilized to treat respiratory ailments, reduce inflammation, and support overall digestive wellness.
- Scientific name: Dendrobium aphyllum
- 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 and is specifically identified as part of 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 scientifically as Dendrobium aphyllum, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), Traditional Chinese (zh-hant), Cantonese (zh-hk), and standard Chinese (zh), it is commonly called 兜唇石斛. In Vietnamese (vi), the species is known as Hạc vĩ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 兜唇石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 兜唇石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 兜唇石斛 | Wikidata |
| vi | Hạc vĩ | Wikidata |
| zh | 兜唇石斛 | Wikidata |
| sv | blek dendrobium | Wikidata |
| bn | পাতাহীন ডেনড্রোবিয়াম | Wikidata |
| ja | デンドロビウム・アフィルム | Wikidata |
| as | শালিকী ঠুটিয়া কপৌ | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 兜唇石斛 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found inhabiting both the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is specifically documented in Assam and Bangladesh. Additionally, the species is prevalent throughout the East Himalaya region. These locations highlight its ability to thrive in various subtropical and montane environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dendrobium aphyllum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bibenzyl, flavonoid, furfurals, naringenin, phenanthrenes.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bibenzyl | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| furfurals | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenanthrenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polysaccharide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dendrobium aphyllum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |