Dracaena cambodiana
Dracaena cambodiana, commonly known as the Cambodian Dracaena, is a striking ornamental plant valued for its lush, architectural foliage. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this species holds significant botanical interest. While primarily used in landscaping, its unique characteristics invite exploration into its potential traditional uses and medicinal properties within tropical ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Dracaena cambodiana
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Asparagales and the family Asparagaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Dracaena, specifically as the species Dracaena cambodiania.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Asparagaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dracaena | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Dracaena cambodianana, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and regional context. In Chinese, it is known as 海南龙血树, 柬埔寨龙血树, or 山铁树叶, with the specific written forms 海南龙血树 for zh-cn and 海南龍血树 for zh-tw.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 海南龙血树 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 海南龙血树 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 海南龍血树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 柬埔寨龙血树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山铁树叶 | Wikidata |
| zh | 龙血树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 葶苈 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山铁树 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning several distinct regions across Asia. In China, its presence is specifically recorded within the tropical province of Hainan. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found inhabiting the area of Assam. The Indo-China region also serves as a significant habitat, with populations located in Cambodia and Laos. Furthermore, its distribution extends through the neighboring country of Thailand.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Dracaena cambodiana, is highly valued for its unique botanical properties, particularly concerning its specialized anatomy. The primary source of its medicinal and traditional utility is found within the stems, which harbor a specialized substance known as dragon's blood. When the bark of the plant is wounded, it produces a distinctive red secretion that eventually hardens into a deep, pigmented red resin. This substance is widely harvested and used in various traditional practices due to its unique chemical composition.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dragon's blood | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| red secretion | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| red resin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Dracaena cambodiana has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, loureirin B, resveratrol, 7,4'-dihydroxyflavone, Flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| loureirin B | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| resveratrol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7,4'-dihydroxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Loureirin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Loureirin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Loureirin D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| icariside D1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| loureirin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dracaena cambodiana has 3 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitumor, Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antitumor | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dracaena cambodiana has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |