Dendrobium chrysanthum
Golden flowered dendrobium
Dendrobium chrysanthum, commonly known as the Golden Dendrobium, is a prized medicinal orchid in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Renowned for its cooling properties, this epiphytic plant is frequently used to nourish the yin, clear heat, and soothe the lungs, making it a vital ingredient in various restorative herbal formulations.
- Scientific name: Dendrobium chrysanthum
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asparagales, it is further categorized into the family Orchidaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Dendrobium and the species name Dendrobium chrysanthum.
| 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 chrysanthum, is recognized by various common names depending on the region and language. In Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), Traditional Chinese (zh-hant), Cantonese (zh-hk), and standard Chinese (zh), it is referred to as 束花石斛. In Vietnamese, the species is commonly called Lan hoàng thảo hoa vàng.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 束花石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 束花石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 束花石斛 | Wikidata |
| vi | Lan hoàng thảo hoa vàng | Wikidata |
| zh | 束花石斛 | Wikidata |
| th | เอื้องสายมรกต | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 束花石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 束花石斛 | Wikidata |
| az | Dendrobium chrysanthum var. anophthalama | Wikidata |
| az | Dendrobium chrysanthum var. microphthalama | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions in Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central provinces and the Southeast coastal areas. Its range also extends to the tropical island of Hainan and the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Beyond China, the species is also documented within the Indian Subcontinent, specifically in Assam. Together, these locations highlight the diverse environmental niches inhabited by this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dendrobium chrysanthum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bibenzyl, naringenin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bibenzyl | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dendrobium chrysanthum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include apoptosis, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apoptosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |