Goodyera schlechtendaliana
Goodyera schlechtendaliana, commonly known as the Spotted Orchid, is a captivating terrestrial orchid native to the tropical rainforests of Africa. Renowned for its distinctive foliage and delicate blooms, this plant plays a vital role in its ecosystem, offering unique insights into biodiversity and traditional botanical studies within its habitat.
- Scientific name: Goodyera schlechtendaliana
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Goodyera schlechtendaliana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asparagales. Finally, it is a member of the family Orchidaceae and is placed within the genus Goodyera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Orchidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Goodyera | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Goodyera schlechtendaliana, is recognized by various common names depending on the region and language. In Japan, it is referred to as ミヤマウズラ (ja), while in Korea, it is called 사철란 (ko). In Chinese-speaking regions, it is known as 大斑叶兰 (zh) or 大斑叶兰 (zh-cn) in mainland China, and is specifically called 斑葉蘭 (zh-tw) in Taiwan.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | ミヤマウズラ | Wikidata |
| ko | 사철란 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大斑叶兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 斑葉蘭 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 大斑叶兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 大斑叶兰 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白花斑叶兰 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大武山斑叶兰 | Wikidata |
| zh | 石蚕 | Wikidata |
| zh | 偏花斑叶兰 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is specifically noted within the Kuril Islands. The species is widely distributed throughout China, spanning from the North-Central territories to the Southeast regions. It can also be found across China's South-Central areas. Finally, its range extends further south to include the island of Hainan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Goodyerera schlechtendaliana, is often utilized in traditional medicine where the whole plant is employed for its therapeutic properties. Because of its growth habit and structure, it is frequently referred to as a whole grass when harvested for medicinal purposes. Utilizing the whole plant ensures that all active constituents are captured, allowing the entire organism to contribute to its healing potential.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| whole grass | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Goodyera schlechtendaliana has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, alloimperatorin, ferulic acid, kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside, rutin.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5-hydroxymethylfurfural | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alloimperatorin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| syringaldehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vanillic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |