Fissistigma oldhamii
Fissstigma oldhamii, commonly known as the Oldham's Fisstigma, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional herbal practices. Native to tropical regions, its leaves and bark contain bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments. Understanding its pharmacological properties is essential for developing modern therapeutic applications and preserving biodiversity.
- Scientific name: Fissistigma oldhamii
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Fissistigma oldhamii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta. It is further classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, following the order Magnoliales. Finally, it is a member of the family Annonaceae and is placed within the genus Fissistigma.
| 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 oldhamii, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 瓜馥木 (zh), a name also used in Taiwan (zh-tw) and Mainland China (zh-cn). Additionally, it is identified by the names 小香藤 (zh) and 钻山风 (zh) in various Chinese-speaking regions.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 瓜馥木 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 瓜馥木 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 瓜馥木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小香藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 钻山风 | Wikidata |
| zh | 铁钻 | Wikidata |
| zh | 飞杨藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山龙眼藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 古风子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛瓜馥木 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range primarily concentrated within East Asian territories. In mainland China, its presence is noted across the South-Central regions. It is also documented growing within the tropical landscapes of Hainan. Furthermore, the species can be found extending into the China Southeast area. Finally, its distribution reaches the island of Taiwan within Eastern Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Fissistigma oldhamii, utilizes its various morphological structures to thrive in its natural habitat, with its stems and leaves playing crucial roles in its biological processes. The stems are typically climbing or scandent in nature, providing the necessary structural support for the vine to ascend through surrounding vegetation toward sunlight. Complementing the stems are the leaves, which are broad and well-developed to maximize surface area for photosynthesis, thereby fueling the plant's growth and the production of its bioactive medicinal compounds.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Fissistigma oldhamii has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anolobine, aristolactam AIIIa, asimilobine, goniopedaline, isopedicin.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anolobine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aristolactam AIIIa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asimilobine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| goniopedaline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isopedicin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lanuginosine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liriodenine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| norcepharadione B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| piperumbellactam A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salutaridine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Fissistigma oldhamii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include rheumatoid arthritis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |