Dendrobium wardianum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Dendrobium wardianum var. pictum
• Callista wardiana
• Dendrobium wardianum candidum
• Dendrobium wardianum var. assamicum

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Dendrobium wardianum is characterized by its specialized growth habit and structural adaptations to its ecological niche. It functions as an obligatory epiphyte, relying on host trees for physical support to access light within its habitat. While it exhibits a climbing nature, it is specifically classified as a self-supporting climber, meaning it possesses the structural integrity to maintain its upright or sprawling posture through its own vegetative tissue once anchored. Furthermore, the plant is entirely independent in its nutritional requirements, functioning as a non-parasitic organism that derives its own sustenance rather than relying on a host for nutrients.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

obligatory

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Dendrobium wardianum has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,4-dihydroxy-5,4'-dimethoxy bibenzyl, Dendrocandin A, Dihydroshihunine, Gigantol, Loddigesiinol A.

3,4-dihydroxy-5,4'-dimethoxy bibenzyl

1. Fitoterapia

Dendrocandin A

1. Fitoterapia

Dihydroshihunine

1. Fitoterapia

Gigantol

1. Fitoterapia

Loddigesiinol A

1. Fitoterapia

Loddigesiinol B

1. Fitoterapia

Moscatilin

1. Fitoterapia

denbinobin

1. Fitoterapia

Activities

Dendrobium wardianum has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Cytotoxic

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