Dendrobium wardianum
Dendrobium wardianum, commonly known as the Ward's Dendrobium, is a captivating epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. Beyond its striking, long-lasting blooms, this species holds significant value in traditional medicine. It is frequently utilized in herbal practices to support respiratory health and provide restorative tonic properties for overall vitality.
- Scientific name: Dendrobium wardianum
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it follows the order Asparagales and is a member of the Orchidaceae family. Specifically, Dendrobium wardianum is categorized 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, Dendrobium wardianum, is known by several common names across different linguistic contexts. In Chinese, it is referred to as 大苞鞘石斛 (dà bāo qiào shí hú) or 腾冲石斛 (téng chōng shí hú). Specifically, in Mainland China, the name used is 大苞鞘石斛 (zh-cn), while in Taiwan, it is also identified as 大苞鞘石斛 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 大苞鞘石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 大苞鞘石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 大苞鞘石斛 | Wikidata |
| zh | 腾冲石斛 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several distinct Asian regions. In China, its presence is specifically noted within the South-Central areas. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found in Assam, Bangladesh, and the East Himalaya regions. Furthermore, its distribution extends into the Indo-China territory, specifically within Myanmar. Together, these locations highlight the wide geographical reach of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dendrobium wardianum has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,4-dihydroxy-5,4'-dimethoxy bibenzyl, denbinobin, dendrocandin A, dihydroshihunine, gigantol.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3,4-dihydroxy-5,4'-dimethoxy bibenzyl | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| denbinobin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dendrocandin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydroshihunine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gigantol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| loddigesiinol A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| loddigesiinol B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| moscatilin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dendrobium wardianum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |