Dendrobium denneanum
Dendrobium denneanum, commonly known as a species of orchid, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its unique botanical properties, it is utilized in traditional practices to support holistic wellness. Understanding its biological significance offers valuable insights into the diverse world of herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Dendrobium denneanum
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Asparagales and the family Orchidaceae. Ultimately, it is identified as a member 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 denneanum, is referred to by various common names depending on the regional linguistic context. In Chinese, it is most frequently called 叠鞘石斛 or 迭鞘石斛, with the specific designation 叠鞘石斛 (变种) also being used to denote its varieties. These names are consistent across different regional standards, including 叠鞘石斛 for zh, 叠鞘石斛 for zh-cn, and 叠鞘石斛 for zh-tw.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 叠鞘石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 叠鞘石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 叠鞘石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh | 叠鞘石斛 (变种) | Wikidata |
| zh | 迭鞘石斛 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is documented in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in the Assam region. Additionally, the species extends its reach into the East Himalaya. Together, these locations highlight a broad geographical distribution across subtropical and montane environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | 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 |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dendrobium denneanum has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CAT, MDA, POD, SOD, carotenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| CAT | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MDA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| POD | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SOD | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carotenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorophyll a | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorophyll b | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gigantol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |