Disepalum plagioneurum

Disepalum plagioneurum, commonly known as the "leaf-veined disepalum," is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its unique morphological features, it is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. This botanical species holds immense pharmacological potential, offering promising insights into natural therapeutic applications.

  • Scientific name: Disepalum plagioneurum
  • Family: Annonaceae
  • Native range: Asia-Temperate

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Disepalum plagioneurum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Magnoliales. It is further classified into the family Annonaceae and falls under the genus Disepalum.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Magnoliales WCVP
Family Annonaceae WCVP
Genus Disepalum WCVP

Common Names

This plant, Disepalum plagioneurum, is known by several different names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is commonly referred to as 斜脉异萼花 (zh, zh-hans, zh-cn), while it is also identified as 黑皮根 (zh) in certain contexts.
Language Common Name Source
zh 斜脉异萼花 Wikidata
zh-hans 斜脉异萼花 Wikidata
zh-cn 斜脉异萼花 Wikidata
zh 黑皮根 Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within East and Southeast Asia. In China, its presence is noted across the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan regions. The species also extends into the Indo-China peninsula, specifically inhabiting parts of Laos. Furthermore, it can be found growing within the tropical landscapes of Vietnam. Collectively, these locations define the natural range of Despalum plagioneurum.

Region Area Source
China China South-Central WCVP
China Hainan WCVP
China China Southeast WCVP
Indo-China Laos WCVP
Indo-China Vietnam WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Despalum plagioneurum, is characterized by its distinctive morphological features, particularly its stems and leaves. The stems serve as the structural foundation, providing the necessary support and transport systems for the plant's growth within its natural habitat. Complementing the stems are the leaves, which are essential for photosynthesis; these leaves typically exhibit a unique shape and arrangement that help the plant efficiently capture sunlight and facilitate gas exchange.
Total parts
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Scientific sources
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Plant Part Sources Confidence
stems 1 ★☆☆☆☆
leaves 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Disepalum plagioneurum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include plagionicin A.

Total chemicals
1
Scientific sources
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Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
plagionicin A 1 ★☆☆☆☆