Eulophia nuda
Eulophia nuda, commonly known as the naked eulophia, is a captivating terrestrial orchid native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its striking, fragrant blooms and distinctive tuberous roots, this resilient species plays a vital role in its ecosystem, offering significant interest to both botanical enthusiasts and medicinal researchers alike.
- Scientific name: Eulophia nuda
- 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 identified by the genus Eulophia and the species name Eulophia nuda.
| 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 nuda, is recognized by various traditional names depending on the linguistic region. In Malayalam, it is commonly referred to as ചിലന്തിക്കിഴങ്ങ് (chilanthikkizhangu), while in Marathi, it is known as अमरकंद (amarkand).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | ചിലന്തിക്കിഴങ്ങ് | Wikidata |
| mr | अमरकंद | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it is commonly found throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it grows in the state of Assam. Additionally, the species can be located within the borders of Bangladesh. Finally, it is also distributed across the rugged terrain of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | 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 |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Eulophia nuda has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carboxylic acids, eulophiol, phenols, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carboxylic acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eulophiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Eulophia nuda has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include arthritis, osteoarthritis.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osteoarthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |