Dendrobium longicornu
Long-horned dendrobium
Dendrobium longicornu, commonly known as a species of epiphytic orchid, holds significant value in traditional medicine. Renowned for its restorative properties, this plant is frequently utilized to nourish the yin, clear heat, and support respiratory health. Its unique bioactive compounds make it a prized botanical in holistic wellness practices.
- Scientific name: Dendrobium longicornu
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales, it is classified under the family Orchidaceae. Specifically, Dendrobium longicornu is 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 longicornu, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Simplified Chinese (zh-hans and zh), it is commonly called 长距石斛, while in Traditional Chinese (zh-hant and zh-hk), it is known as 長距石斛. In Vietnam, the plant is identified by the name Đại giác.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 长距石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 長距石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 長距石斛 | Wikidata |
| vi | Đại giác | Wikidata |
| zh | 长距石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 长距石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 長距石斛 | Wikidata |
| az | Dendrobium flexuosum | Wikidata |
| az | Dendrobium bulleyi | Wikidata |
| az | Callista longicornis | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across several significant regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Tibet areas. Moving towards the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in the state of Assam. Additionally, the species is distributed within the borders of Bangladesh. These varied locations highlight the broad ecological adaptability of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dendrobium longicornu has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,4-D, 2,4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid, BAP, NAA.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2,4-D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BAP | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| NAA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |