Fissistigma polyanthoides
Fisstigma polyanthoides, commonly known as a valuable medicinal plant in tropical regions, holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, this species is frequently utilized in traditional healing practices to treat various ailments. Exploring its phytochemical properties offers promising potential for developing new pharmacological treatments and therapies.
- Scientific name: Fissistigma polyanthoides
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Magnoliales, it is classified under the family Annonaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation 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 polyanthoides, is known by various names across different linguistic regions. In Chinese, it is referred to as 小萼瓜馥木 (zh), which is also the specific designation used in Mainland China (zh-cn) and in Taiwan (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 小萼瓜馥木 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 小萼瓜馥木 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 小萼瓜馥木 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across parts of East and Southeast Asia. In the region of China, it is primarily located within the South-Central territories. Its range extends significantly into the Indo-China peninsula as well. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the landscapes of Laos and Myanmar. Additionally, it is documented to occur within the borders of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Fissistigma polyanthoides, is characterized by its climbing or scrambling growth habit, which relies heavily on its specialized stems. These stems serve as the primary structural support, allowing the plant to ascend through surrounding vegetation to reach sunlight. In addition to providing physical stability, the stems act as a vital conduit, transporting water, minerals, and essential nutrients from the root system to the leaves and reproductive organs, facilitating the plant's overall growth and medicinal development.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Fissistigma polyanthoides has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cadinane, germacrane, guaiane.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cadinane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| germacrane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| guaiane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |