Hemsleya dolichocarpa
Hemsleya dolichocarpa, commonly known as a significant member of the Araliaceae family, is a medicinal plant valued for its unique phytochemical properties. Found in specific tropical habitats, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering promising potential for pharmacological research and natural therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Hemsleya dolichocarpa
- Family: Cucurbitaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered as Cucurbitaleales and falls under the family Cucurbitaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Hemsleya, specifically identified as Hemsleya dolichoarpa.
| 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, Hemsleya dolichocarpa, is known by several distinct common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the name 长果雪胆 (cháng guǒ xuě dǎn), as well as the name 罗锅底 (luó guō dǐ).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 长果雪胆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 罗锅底 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to a specific region within the country of China. Its geographical distribution is primarily concentrated in the South-Central part of the nation. Within this territory, it thrives in the particular environmental conditions found in these provinces. Consequently, researchers studying its habitat focus their efforts on these specific South-Central locales. Understanding this localized range is essential for the conservation of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hemsleya dolichocarpa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cucurbitacin, dihydrocucurbitacin F.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cucurbitacin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydrocucurbitacin F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |