Hemsleya chinensis
Hemsleya chinensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (22 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Hemsleya chinensis, is a distinctive medicinal plant belonging to the Menispermaceae family. Native to East Asian forests, it is highly valued in traditional medicine for its bioactive alkaloids. Often used to treat inflammation and digestive ailments, this plant offers significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Family
- Cucurbitaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Hemsleya chinensisSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Cucurbitales, it is classified under the family Cucurbitaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Hemsleya, specifically as the species Hemsleya chinensis.
| 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 chinensis, exhibits a specific distribution pattern within certain Asian regions. Its primary range is located within the South-Central part of China. Furthermore, the species extends its reach into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, it can be found growing naturally within the country of Vietnam. These geographical locations define the natural habitat where this medicinal species thrives.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Hemsleya chinensis has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cucurbitadienol, 2,3-Oxidosqualene, Brassinolide, Cucurbitacin IIa, Cucurbitacin IIb.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| cucurbitadienol | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,3-Oxidosqualene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Brassinolide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cucurbitacin IIa | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cucurbitacin IIb | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytokinin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ETHYLENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| auxin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
cucurbitadienol
- Frontiers in plant science
- BMC plant biology
2,3-Oxidosqualene
- Frontiers in plant science
Brassinolide
- BMC plant biology
Cucurbitacin IIa
- Frontiers in plant science
Cucurbitacin IIb
- Frontiers in plant science
Cytokinin
- BMC plant biology
ETHYLENE
- BMC plant biology
auxin
- BMC plant biology
Activities
Hemsleya chinensis has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiallergic, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiallergic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antiallergic
- Frontiers in plant science
Antibacterial
- BMC plant biology
Anticancer
- Frontiers in plant science
Antioxidant
- Heliyon
Medicinal Uses
Hemsleya chinensis has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antiallergic, bronchitis, enteritis, tonsillitis.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| antiallergic | Frontiers in plant science (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bronchitis | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| enteritis | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tonsillitis | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 95 % ethanol extract of the tubers of Hemsleya chinensis | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| folk medicine | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| total alkaloids | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |