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
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| 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
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| plagionicin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |