Dendrobium moniliforme
Dendrobium moniliiforme, commonly known as the beaded orchid, is a prized medicinal plant in traditional Asian medicine. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this orchid is frequently used to nourish the lungs, clear heat, and promote hydration. It remains a vital component in herbal formulations valued for their restorative benefits.
- Scientific name: Dendrobium moniliforme
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Dendrobium moniliforme, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asparagales. It is a member of the Orchidaceae family, specifically positioned within 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 moniliiforme, is referred to by various names depending on the language and region. In Japanese, it is commonly called セッコク, while in Sorbian, it is known as Zažna štomowa orchideja. Its names in Chinese vary slightly by script and region, being identified as 细茎石斛 in both mainland China (zh-cn) and general simplified Chinese (zh), as 細莖石斛 in Taiwan (zh-tw), and also as 细茎石斛 in traditional contexts (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | セッコク | Wikidata |
| hsb | Zažna štomowa orchideja | Wikidata |
| zh | 细茎石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 細莖石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 细茎石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 细茎石斛 | Wikidata |
| ja | 石斛 | Wikidata |
| ja | セキコク | Wikidata |
| az | Callista stricklandiana | Wikidata |
| az | Epidendrum moniliforme | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several regions of East Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central provinces to the North-Central areas. Its presence is also well-documented throughout the Southeast region of China. Beyond the Chinese mainland, the species extends into the island nation of Japan. Finally, its geographical range includes the Korean Peninsula.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Dendrobium moniliiforme, is a medicinal orchid where various components are utilized for their therapeutic properties. While the whole plants can be processed for certain applications, much of the medicinal value is concentrated in specific structures. The stems serve as the primary vessel for storing nutrients, particularly in the upper-stem regions which are often harvested for their potency. Furthermore, the roots are highly significant in traditional medicine, with the specific root part frequently used to prepare decoctions and extracts to treat various ailments.- Total parts
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 18
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 9 | ★★★★☆ |
| whole plants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| upper-stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protocorms | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protocorm | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| middle-stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lower-stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Dendrobium moniliforme has 22 reported phytochemicals identified across 23 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, 5-hydroxy-3,7-dimethoxy-1,4-phenanthraquinone, Dendrobine, acanthoside B, anthocyanin.
- Total chemicals
- 22
- Scientific sources
- 23
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-hydroxy-3,7-dimethoxy-1,4-phenanthraquinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dendrobine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acanthoside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carotenoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carotenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| denbinobin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dendromoniliside E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dendrobium moniliforme has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic, Free-Radical Scavenging.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Free-Radical Scavenging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dendrobium moniliforme has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |