Dendrobium hercoglossum
Dendrobium hercoglossum, commonly known as the tongue-shaped dendrobium, is a captivating epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its striking, long-lasting blooms, this plant is highly valued in traditional medicine. It is frequently utilized for its purported restorative properties, specifically to support respiratory health and vitality.
- Scientific name: Dendrobium hercoglossum
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Asparagales and is a member of the Orchidaceae family. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Dendrobium as Dendrobium hercoglossum.
| 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 hercoglossum, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language and regional nomenclature. In Russian, it is called Дендробиум толстогубый, while in Chinese, it is identified by the names 重唇石斛, 重唇石斛 (specifically in simplified Chinese as zh-cn), and 重唇石斛 (in traditional Chinese as zh-tw), as well as the variant 网脉唇石斛.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Дендробиум толстогубый | Wikidata |
| zh | 重唇石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 重唇石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 重唇石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh | 网脉唇石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh | 马鞭石斛 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across various regions of East and Southeast Asia. Within China, it can be found specifically in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan provinces. Its range extends further into the Indo-China peninsula, covering significant territories in Cambodia. Additionally, the species is documented to grow within the borders of Laos. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in multiple subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dendrobium hercoglossum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4,5-dihydroxy-3,3'-dimethoxybibenzyl, bibenzyl.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 4,5-dihydroxy-3,3'-dimethoxybibenzyl | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bibenzyl | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |