Dendrobium devonianum
Devon's dendrobium
Dendrobium devonianum, commonly known as the Devonian Dendrobium, is a captivating epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. Beyond its striking, fragrant blooms, this resilient plant holds significant traditional value. It is frequently utilized in various herbal practices, valued for its unique bioactive properties and potential medicinal applications in wellness.
- Scientific name: Dendrobium devonianum
- 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. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asparagales. Finally, it is a member of the orchid family, Orchidaceae, falling 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, Dendrobium devonianum, is known by several different common names depending on the region and language. In Vietnamese, it is referred to as Phương dung, while in Russian, it is called Дендробиум девонский. In Chinese, it is identified as 齿瓣石斛, a name used across various linguistic contexts including simplified Chinese (zh-cn) and traditional Chinese (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vi | Phương dung | Wikidata |
| ru | Дендробиум девонский | Wikidata |
| zh | 齿瓣石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 齿瓣石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 齒瓣石斛 | Wikidata |
| az | Callista moulmeinensis | Wikidata |
| az | Dendrobium devonianum var. rhodoneurum | Wikidata |
| az | Callista devoniana | Wikidata |
| az | Dendrobium pulchellum var. devonianum | Wikidata |
| az | Dendrobium moulmeinense | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central areas to the Southeast. Its presence also extends northward into the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Moving towards the Indian Subcontinent, the species is documented in the state of Assam. Furthermore, it inhabits the mountainous terrain of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Dendrobium devonianum, is a beautiful epiphytic orchid characterized by its unique morphological features. The stems are typically slender, cane-like, and segmented, serving as the primary structural support and storage organ for the plant. From these stems, the flowers emerge, showcasing delicate, pale-colored petals that are often marked with intricate patterns, making them a focal point for both aesthetic appreciation and traditional medicinal use.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flowers | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Dendrobium devonianum has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid, 2-(4-methylphenyl)propan-2-ol, Cyanidin, L-perillyl alcohol, bibenzyl.
- Total chemicals
- 17
- Scientific sources
- 18
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-(4-methylphenyl)propan-2-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cyanidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| L-perillyl alcohol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bibenzyl | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cis-3-hexenyl butyrate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| delphinidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dendrobium devonianum has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hypoglycemic, Stomachic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stomachic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dendrobium devonianum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include insulin secretion.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| insulin secretion | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |