Dendrobium terminale
Dendrobium terminale · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Dendrobium terminale, is a resilient medicinal orchid valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to support respiratory health and reduce inflammation. Understanding its unique botanical characteristics is essential for exploring its significant contributions to natural pharmacology.
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Whole Plant
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Aporum Terminale · Callista Terminalis · 2 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dendrobium terminaleSynonyms
- Aporum terminale
- Callista terminalis
- Dendrobium verlaquii
- Aporum verlaquii
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Asparagales and the family Orchidaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by 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 |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it is specifically found within the South-Central territories. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it inhabits the areas of Assam and the East Himalaya. Moving into the Indo-China region, the species can be located in Myanmar. Finally, its range also includes the country of Thailand.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Dendrobium terminale, is valued in traditional medicine, where the whole plant is frequently utilized for its therapeutic properties. Rather than isolating a single component, practitioners often employ the entire organism to harness the complex synergy of its bioactive compounds. This comprehensive use of the whole plant ensures that the full spectrum of its medicinal potential is captured, making it a versatile resource in botanical treatments.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Dendrobium terminale has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Phenanthrenes, dihydrophenanthrenes.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Phenanthrenes | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydrophenanthrenes | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dendrobium terminale has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include tumor.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tumor | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |