Heptapleurum hypoleucum
Heptapleurum hypoleucum, commonly known as the Schefflera or Umbrella Tree, is a versatile tropical plant. While primarily celebrated as an ornamental indoor species, it holds significant place in traditional herbal medicine. Its leaves are frequently utilized in various cultures for their potential therapeutic properties and medicinal applications.
- Scientific name: Heptapleurum hypoleucum
- Family: Araliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 falls under the order Apiales and the family Araliaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Heptapleurum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Araliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Heptapleurum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Heptapleurum hypoleucom, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic context; in Chinese, it is referred to as 白背鹅掌柴 (zh), 白背鹅掌柴 (zh-hans), and 白背鹅掌柴 (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 白背鹅掌柴 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 白背鹅掌柴 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 白背鹅掌柴 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated primarily within the Asian continent. In the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is noted in the state of Assam. It can also be found extending across the borders into Bangladesh. Furthermore, the species is distributed throughout the East Himalaya region. Finally, its range reaches into Indo-China, specifically within Myanmar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Heptapleurum hypoideum (often referred to in botanical contexts involving medicinal properties), is frequently studied for its bioactive compounds found within its foliage. In various traditional and scientific applications, the leaf extract serves as the primary component for therapeutic use, as it contains the concentrated phytochemicals necessary for its medicinal effects. By processing the leaves to create this extract, researchers and herbalists can isolate the specific elements responsible for the plant's biological activity.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Heptapleurum hypoleucum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, phenols, steroids.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |