Homalomena occulta
Homalomena occulta, commonly known as a member of the Araliaceae family, is a tropical medicinal plant valued for its unique botanical properties. Often found in dense forest ecosystems, this species is studied for its potential bioactive compounds, offering promising insights into traditional healing practices and modern pharmacological research applications.
- Scientific name: Homalomena occulta
- Family: Araceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Alismatales, falling into the family Araceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Homalomena.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Alismatales | WCVP |
| Family | Araceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Homalomena | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Homalomena occulta, is referred to by various common names across different regions and languages. In Vietnamese, it is called Thiên niên kiện, while in Chinese, it is recognized as 千年健 (also appearing as 千年健 in Simplified Chinese and zh-cn formats). Additionally, it is known as Go'ngaeucah in the za language.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vi | Thiên niên kiện | Wikidata |
| zh | 千年健 | Wikidata |
| za | Go'ngaeucah | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 千年健 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 千年健 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 千年健 | Wikidata |
| zh | 湾洪 | Wikidata |
| zh | 假苏芋 | Wikidata |
| zh | 一包针 | Wikidata |
| zh | 团芋 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across various regions of East and Southeast Asia. Within China, it can be found in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan provinces. Its range also extends into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, the species is documented to grow in the tropical landscapes of Laos. Finally, it is also distributed throughout the country of Thailand.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Homalomena occulta, is a species primarily recognized for its leafy structure, but in certain botanical discussions and medicinal contexts, attention is often directed toward its underground growth forms. While the species is largely characterized by its stem and foliage, studies involving similar medicinal taxa frequently investigate the bioactive properties found within the rhizomes. Whether referred to as rizomes or rhizomes, these subterranean stems serve as vital storage organs for the plant, potentially containing concentrated secondary metabolites used in traditional healing practices.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rizomes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizomes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Homalomena occulta has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include aromadendrane, compound 1, compound 18, compound 19, compound 5.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aromadendrane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 18 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 19 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 5 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eudesmane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| guaiane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isodaucane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Homalomena occulta has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include insects, rheumatoid arthritis.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| insects | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |