Fissistigma lanuginosum
Fisstigma lanuginosum, commonly known as the woolly fisstigma, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional healing practices, it offers diverse bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and medicinal applications is essential for exploring its significant pharmacological potential.
- Scientific name: Fissistigma lanuginosum
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Fissstigma lanuginosum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta. It is further categorized under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Magnoliales. Finally, it is a member of the family Annonaceae and the genus Fissstigma.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Annonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Fissistigma | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Fissistigma lanuginosum, is known by various regional designations across different linguistic groups. In War, it is referred to as Fissistigma lanuginosa, while in Swedish, its name is recorded as Fissistigma lanuginosa. In Cebuano, the common name is Fissistigma lanuginosa, and this same nomenclature is used in German as Fissistigma lanuginosa. Similarly, in Italian, the plant is identified as Fissistigma lanuginosa.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| war | Fissistigma lanuginosa | Wikidata |
| sv | Fissistigma lanuginosa | Wikidata |
| ceb | Fissistigma lanuginosa | Wikidata |
| de | Fissistigma lanuginosa | Wikidata |
| it | Fissistigma lanuginosa | Wikidata |
| es | Fissistigma lanuginosa | Wikidata |
| fr | Fissistigma lanuginosa | Wikidata |
| bg | Fissistigma lanuginosa | Wikidata |
| ru | Fissistigma lanuginosa | Wikidata |
| nl | Fissistigma lanuginosa | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range centered within Southeast Asia. Its distribution is primarily noted in the Indo-China region, where it can be found in Thailand. Furthermore, the species extends into the Malesia botanical region. Within this area, the plant is specifically documented in Malaya. Consequently, its presence is concentrated in these tropical Asian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Fissistigma lanuginosum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include dihydropedicin, fissistin, isofissistin, pedicin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dihydropedicin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fissistin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isofissistin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pedicin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Fissistigma lanuginosum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimitotic, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimitotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |