Fissistigma oblongum

Fissistigma oblongum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Fisstitigma oblongum, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often found in tropical regions, this species is traditionally utilized in various folk medicines to treat inflammation and infections. Exploring its phytochemical profile offers promising insights into developing new, natural bioactive compounds.

Family
Annonaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Melodorum Oblongum · Fissistigma Bracteolatum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Fissistigma oblongum

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls into the order Magnoliales and the family Annonaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Fissistigma.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Magnoliales
Family Annonaceae
Genus Fissistigma

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is recorded primarily in the South-Central areas. The species also extends into the Indo-China peninsula, where it can be found in Cambodia. Additionally, its range covers significant portions of Myanmar. Finally, the distribution includes various habitats located throughout Thailand.

Region Area
China China South-Central
Indo-China Cambodia
Indo-China Myanmar
Indo-China Thailand

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Fissistigma oblongum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2'-Hydroxy-3',4',6'-trimethoxydihydrochalcone, 2-Hydroxy-3,4,6-trimethoxydihydrochalcone, 2-hydroxy-3,4,6-trimethoxychalcone.

Chemicals reported in Fissistigma oblongum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
2'-Hydroxy-3',4',6'-trimethoxydihydrochalcone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
2-Hydroxy-3,4,6-trimethoxydihydrochalcone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
2-hydroxy-3,4,6-trimethoxychalcone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

2'-Hydroxy-3',4',6'-trimethoxydihydrochalcone

  1. Phytochemistry

2-Hydroxy-3,4,6-trimethoxydihydrochalcone

  1. Phytochemistry

2-hydroxy-3,4,6-trimethoxychalcone

  1. Phytochemistry