Hemsleya endecaphylla
Hemsleya endecaphylla · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Hemsleya endecaphylla, scientifically known as Hemsleya endecaphylla, is a rare medicinal plant native to the lush forests of Southeast Asia. Valued in traditional herbal medicine, it possesses unique bioactive properties. Researchers are currently exploring its potential pharmacological benefits, particularly for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities in holistic healing.
- 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 endecaphyllaSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Hemsleya endecaphylla, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Cucurbitaleales. Furthermore, it is a member of the family Cucurbitaceae and is specifically categorized under the genus Hemsleya.
| 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 is native to a specific region within the Asian continent. Its geographical distribution is primarily concentrated in the South-Central part of China. Within this territory, it thrives in the unique environmental conditions provided by the local landscape. Because of this limited range, the species is considered endemic to this particular area of the country. Consequently, its natural habitat is defined by the specific climatic patterns of South-Central China.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Hemsleya endecaphylla has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cucurbitacin B, ENDECAPHYLLACIN A, ENDECAPHYLLACIN B.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cucurbitacin B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ENDECAPHYLLACIN A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ENDECAPHYLLACIN B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cucurbitacin B
- Journal of natural products
ENDECAPHYLLACIN A
- Journal of natural products
ENDECAPHYLLACIN B
- Journal of natural products
Conditions
Hemsleya endecaphylla has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include HIV-1.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Hiv-1 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Hiv-1
- Journal of natural products