Chinese Desmos
Desmos chinensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Chinese Desmos, scientifically known as Desmos chinensis, is a versatile climbing shrub native to tropical Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, its leaves, bark, and roots possess significant therapeutic properties. Frequently utilized to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and skin ailments, this botanical species offers valuable bioactive compounds for pharmacological research.
- Family
- Annonaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Dried Leaves · Fruit
- Common names
- Chinese Desmos · Chinese Eagle Claw
- Scientific synonyms
- Uvaria Discolor · Unona Chinensis · 30 more
Names
Common Names
- Chinese Desmos
- Chinese eagle claw
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Desmos chinensisSynonyms
- Uvaria discolor
- Unona chinensis
- Unona monilifera
- Polyalthia lawii
- Desmos chinensis var. brevifolius
- Desmos lawii
- Unona discolor var. pachypetala
- Artabotrys esquirolii
- Unona discolor var. bracteata
- Unona discolor var. laevigata
- Unona discolor var. pubescens
- Unona discolor var. parviflora
- Unona discolor var. macropetala
- Unona discolor var. neglecta
- Unona discolor var. siamensis
- Unona discolor var. latifolia
- Unona discolor var. pubiflora
- Uvaria monilifera
- Unona biglandulosa
- Unona cordifolia
- Unona amherstiana
- Unona lawii
- Unona lessertiana
- Uvaria cordifolia
- Uvaria amherstiana
- Unona discolor var. angustipetala
- Desmos chinensis var. lawii
- Unona discolor var. brevifolia
- Unona discolor
- Desmos chinensis var. macropetalus
- Desmos chinensis var. jarawae
- Magnolia echinina
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and order Magnoliales, it is a member of the family Annonaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Desmos.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Annonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Desmos | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across several key regions in Asia. In China, its presence is noted throughout the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, it is specifically documented in the state of Assam. Furthermore, the species can also be found growing within the borders of Bangladesh. Collectively, these locations highlight the diverse habitats where Desmos chinensis thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Desmos chinensis, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, including the woody twig and the vibrant green leaf. The fruit serves as a distinct morphological feature of the species, while the dried leaves are frequently harvested and prepared for traditional therapeutic uses.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dried leaves | Archives of pharmacal research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | RSC advances (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | RSC advances (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| twig | RSC advances (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Desmos chinensis has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2',3'-Dihydroxy-4',6'-dimethoxydihydrochalcone, 2-Methoxybenzyl benzoate, Allantoic acid, Astilbin, BETA-SITOSTEROL.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2',3'-Dihydroxy-4',6'-dimethoxydihydrochalcone | Archives of pharmacal research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-Methoxybenzyl benzoate | Archives of pharmacal research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allantoic acid | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Astilbin | Archives of pharmacal research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Daucosterol | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Desmethoxymatteucinol | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Desmosflavone | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isounonal | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lawinal | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| methanol extract of the dried leaves | Archives of pharmacal research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |