Fissistigma pallens
Fissistigma pallens, commonly known as a medicinal climbing shrub, is a significant botanical species valued in traditional herbal medicine. Found across tropical regions, it is frequently utilized for its diverse therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, offering promising potential for pharmacological research and natural healing treatments.
- Scientific name: Fissistigma pallens
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Magnoliales, it is further categorized into the family Annonaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Fissistigma and the specific species Fissistigma pallens.
| 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, scientifically known as Fissistigma pallens, is identified in Chinese by the common name 苍叶瓜馥木 (cāng yè guā fù mù).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 苍叶瓜馥木 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range within the subtropical regions of Asia. In China, its distribution is primarily concentrated in the Southeast part of the country. Additionally, the species can be found spreading across the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, it is documented to grow within the natural landscapes of Vietnam. Therefore, its habitat is characterized by these particular Southeast Asian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Fissistigma pallens has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include afzelin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| afzelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |