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 oblongumSynonyms
- Melodorum oblongum
- Fissistigma bracteolatum
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.
| 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
- Phytochemistry
2-Hydroxy-3,4,6-trimethoxydihydrochalcone
- Phytochemistry
2-hydroxy-3,4,6-trimethoxychalcone
- Phytochemistry