Eulophia herbacea
Eulophia herbacea, commonly known as the herbaceously scented orchid, is a captivating terrestrial species native to various tropical regions. Characterized by its delicate blooms and unique tuberous roots, this medicinal plant is valued in traditional practices for its diverse therapeutic properties and its significant role within forest ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Eulophia herbacea
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales, it is classified under the family Orchidaceae. Specifically, it is categorized under the genus Eulophia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Orchidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Eulophia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Eulophia herbacea, is known by several common names depending on the linguistic region, including 毛唇美冠兰 in Chinese (zh), 毛唇美冠兰 in Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), 毛唇美冠兰 in Mainland China (zh-cn), and 毛唇美冠蘭 in Traditional Chinese (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 毛唇美冠兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 毛唇美冠兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 毛唇美冠兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 毛唇美冠蘭 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range spanning across parts of East Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. In China, its presence is specifically noted within the South-Central and Southeast regions. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, the species is widely distributed across India and Nepal. Additionally, it can be found growing in the territory of Bangladesh. Collectively, these locations highlight the diverse habitats where this medicinal species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Eulophia herbacea has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include gallic acid, lupeol, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Eulophia herbacea 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |