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Hemsleya amabilis

Hemsleya amabilis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Hemsleya amabilis, is a rare medicinal plant native to specialized forest habitats. Renowned for its unique biochemical properties, it has long been studied for its potential therapeutic applications. Understanding its traditional uses and chemical constituents offers vital insights into developing new natural remedies for modern medicine.

Family
Cucurbitaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Rhizome
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Hemsleya amabilis

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Cucurbitalees, it is classified under the family Cucurbitaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Hemsleya and the specific species Hemsleya amabilis.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Cucurbitales
Family Cucurbitaceae
Genus Hemsleya

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Hemsleya amabilis, possesses a very specific and localized geographical range. It is native to the East Asian region, specifically within the borders of China. Its distribution is primarily concentrated in the South-Central part of the country. Within this particular territory, the species thrives in its natural habitat. Consequently, its occurrence is limited to these specific southern-central Chinese provinces.

Region Area
China China South-Central

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Hemsleya amabilis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include rhizome.

Plant parts reported in Hemsleya amabilis
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Rhizome 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Rhizome

  1. Fitoterapia
  2. Journal of Asian natural products research

Chemicals

Hemsleya amabilis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cuc IIa, Cucurbitacin IIb, Hemslecin A.

Chemicals reported in Hemsleya amabilis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Cuc IIa 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cucurbitacin IIb 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hemslecin A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Cuc IIa

  1. British journal of cancer

Cucurbitacin IIb

  1. International immunopharmacology

Hemslecin A

  1. Fitoterapia

Activities

Hemsleya amabilis has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Activities reported in Hemsleya amabilis
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Cytotoxic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Cytotoxic

  1. Fitoterapia

Conditions

Hemsleya amabilis has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include HeLa cells, Jurkat cells, cancer.

Conditions investigated for Hemsleya amabilis
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Hela cells 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Jurkat cells 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Hela cells

  1. Fitoterapia

Jurkat cells

  1. Life sciences

Cancer

  1. Life sciences

Preparations

Hemsleya amabilis has 2 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Hemsleya amabilis extract, rhizomes.

Preparations reported for Hemsleya amabilis
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Hemsleya amabilis extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Rhizomes 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Hemsleya amabilis extract

  1. Life sciences

Rhizomes

  1. Journal of Asian natural products research