Dendrobium gratiosissimum
Dendrobium gratiosissimum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Dendrobium gratiosissimum, scientifically known as Dendrobium gratiosissimum, is a remarkable orchid species prized in traditional medicine. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently utilized to support respiratory health and boost immunity. Understanding its unique therapeutic properties offers valuable insights into the diverse world of botanical healing.
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Dendrobium Bullerianum · Callista Gratiosissima · 2 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dendrobium gratiosissimumSynonyms
- Dendrobium bullerianum
- Callista gratiosissima
- Callista boxaleii
- Dendrobium boxallii
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Dendrobium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indo-China | Laos |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Dendrobium gratissimum is characterized by its specialized growth habit as an obligatory epiphyte, allowing it to anchor itself to host trees within its natural habitat. It functions as a self-supporting climber, utilizing its structural adaptations to maintain position without requiring external mechanical support from a trellis, although it relies on the host substrate for physical stability. Despite its intimate association with host trees, the plant is an independent organism rather than a parasite, meaning it does not derive nutrients or water from the host's vascular system, instead conducting its own photosynthesis and nutrient absorption.
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Epiphyte :
- obligatory
- Parasite :
- independent
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Dendrobium gratiosissimum has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,4'-dihydroxy-5-methoxybibenzyl, 3,5,4'-trihydroxybibenzyl, BETA-SITOSTEROL, Daucosterol, apigenin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 3,4'-dihydroxy-5-methoxybibenzyl | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,5,4'-trihydroxybibenzyl | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Daucosterol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| defuscin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-octacostyl ferulate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-Hydroxybenzaldehyde | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
3,4'-dihydroxy-5-methoxybibenzyl
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
3,5,4'-trihydroxybibenzyl
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Daucosterol
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
apigenin
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
defuscin
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
n-octacostyl ferulate
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
p-Hydroxybenzaldehyde
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica