Heptapleurum heptaphyllum
Heptapleurum heptaphyllum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (24 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Heptapleurum heptaphyllum, scientifically known as Heptapleurum heptaphyllum, is a versatile medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, this species is recognized for its bioactive compounds, which offer potential antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits, making it a subject of growing botanical interest.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaves · Bark
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Heptapleurum heptaphyllumDistribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across several key regions of East Asia. In China, its distribution spans the South-Central and Southeast territories, as well as the high-altitude areas of Tibet. Moving further east, the species is also found throughout the islands of Japan. Additionally, it inhabits the Nansei-shoto island chain within Eastern Asia. Together, these locations define the natural range where the species can be located.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Heptapleurum heptaphyllum, possesses distinct morphological features that are central to its identification. Its foliage is characterized by large, compound leaves, which are supported by a notably long leafstalk of the compound leaf that extends from the stem. The leaves themselves are divided into multiple leaflets, providing a lush, green appearance to the plant. Additionally, the bark of the plant serves as another significant structural component, forming the protective outer layer of its woody stems and branches.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | Phytochemistry (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| long leafsstalk of the compound leaf | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Heptapleurum heptaphyllum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| betulinic acid | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Heptapleurum heptaphyllum has 18 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiedemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antileukemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimelanomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extracts | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| health tea formulation | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |