Dendrobium gratiosissimum
Dendrobium gratiosissimum, commonly known as a precious medicinal orchid, is a remarkable species valued in traditional healing practices. Native to specialized forest ecosystems, this plant is celebrated for its unique bioactive compounds. It holds significant potential in pharmacology, offering promising therapeutic applications for various health conditions and holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Dendrobium gratiosissimum
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Dendrobium gratiosisimum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae within the order Asparagales. Finally, it is a member of the family Orchidaceae and falls 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 gratiosissimum, is known by several different common names depending on the region and language. In Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), Traditional Chinese (zh-hant), the Hong Kong dialect (zh-hk), and standard Chinese (zh), it is referred to as 杯鞘石斛. In Vietnamese (vi), it is commonly known as Lan ý thảo.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 杯鞘石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 杯鞘石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 杯鞘石斛 | Wikidata |
| vi | Lan ý thảo | Wikidata |
| zh | 杯鞘石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 杯鞘石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 杯鞘石斛 | Wikidata |
| az | Callista gratiosissima | Wikidata |
| az | Dendrobium bullerianum | Wikidata |
| az | Dendrobium boxallii | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. In China, it can be found specifically within the South-Central territories. Its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is documented in the state of Assam. Furthermore, it is widely distributed throughout the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, this species inhabits the countries of Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dendrobium gratiosissimum has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,4'-dihydroxy-5-methoxybibenzyl, 3,5,4'-trihydroxybibenzyl, apigenin, beta-sitosterol, daucosterol.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3,4'-dihydroxy-5-methoxybibenzyl | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,5,4'-trihydroxybibenzyl | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| defuscin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-octacostyl ferulate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-hydroxybenzaldehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |