Dendrobium shixingense
Dendrobium shixingense, commonly known as a rare medicinal orchid, is a specialized plant species valued in traditional herbal medicine. Native to specific ecological niches, it contains unique bioactive compounds. Researchers study this orchid for its potential pharmacological properties, focusing on its ability to support holistic wellness and therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Dendrobium shixingense
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Dendrobium shixingense, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, following the order Asparagales. Ultimately, it is a member of the Orchidaceae family 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, known scientifically as Dendrobium shixingense, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is called 始兴石斛 (zh), specifically identified as 始兴石斛 (zh-cn) in mainland China, and written as 始興石斛 (zh-tw) in Taiwan.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 始兴石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 始兴石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 始興石斛 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Dendrobium shixingense, possesses a very specific and localized range. Its presence is recorded exclusively within the borders of China. More specifically, the species is found in the Southeast region of the country. This geographical concentration suggests that the plant thrives in the particular environmental conditions found there. Consequently, its natural distribution remains limited to this single area of China Southeast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dendrobium shixingense has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include polysaccharide.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| polysaccharide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |