Hemsleya chinensis
Hemsleya chinensis, commonly known as Chinese Hemsley, is a significant medicinal herb in traditional practices. Belonging to the Araliaceae family, this plant is valued for its bioactive compounds. Often used to address inflammatory conditions and digestive issues, it represents a vital component in natural pharmacology and botanical research.
- Scientific name: Hemsleya chinensis
- Family: Cucurbitaceae
- 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 Cucurbitales, it is classified under the family Cucurbitaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Hemsleya, specifically as the species Hemsleya chinensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Cucurbitales | WCVP |
| Family | Cucurbitaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hemsleya | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Hemsleya chinensis, is recognized by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 雪胆 (zh) or 雪胆 (zh-cn), and in Traditional Chinese characters, it is written as 雪膽 (zh-tw). Additionally, it is also known by the name 罗锅底 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 雪胆 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 雪胆 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 雪膽 | Wikidata |
| zh | 罗锅底 | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Hemsleya chinensis, is characterized by its unique morphological features, though it is important to note that in botanical descriptions of this specific species, the use of the term "tubers" may be less common than referring to its rhizomatous root system. In certain medicinal contexts, the underground storage organs, which function similarly to tubers, are utilized for their therapeutic properties. These thickened, nutrient-rich underground structures serve as the primary reservoir for the plant's bioactive compounds, making them a vital component when harvesting the plant for traditional medicinal applications.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tubers | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tubers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hemsleya chinensis has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cucurbitadienol, 2,3-oxidosqualene, auxin, brassinolide, cucurbitacin IIa.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cucurbitadienol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,3-oxidosqualene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| auxin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| brassinolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cucurbitacin IIa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cucurbitacin IIb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cytokinin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethylene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hemsleya chinensis has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiallergic, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiallergic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hemsleya chinensis has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antiallergic, bronchitis, enteritis, tonsillitis.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antiallergic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bronchitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| enteritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tonsillitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |