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Horsfieldia kingii

Horsfieldia kingii, commonly known as the King's Horsfieldia, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to tropical rainforest ecosystems. Renowned for its unique botanical properties, this species is traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies. Understanding its chemical composition and ecological role is essential for exploring its potential therapeutic applications.

  • Scientific name: Horsfieldia kingii
  • Family: Myristicaceae
  • Native range: Asia-Temperate

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, falling into the family Myristicaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Horsfieldia, to which the species Horsfieldia kingii belongs.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Magnoliales WCVP
Family Myristicaceae WCVP
Genus Horsfieldia WCVP

Common Names

This plant, known scientifically as Horsfieldia kingii, is referred to by several different names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is commonly called 大叶风吹楠 (zh-hans, zh, zh-hk) or 大葉風吹楠 (zh-hant). In Arabic, the species is identified as هورسفلدية كينغية (ar).
Language Common Name Source
zh-hans 大叶风吹楠 Wikidata
zh-hant 大葉風吹楠 Wikidata
zh-hk 大葉風吹楠 Wikidata
zh 大叶风吹楠 Wikidata
ar هورسفلدية كينغية Wikidata
arz هورسفلديه كينغيه Wikidata
ne रामगुवा Wikidata
zh-cn 大叶风吹楠 Wikidata
zh-tw 大葉風吹楠 Wikidata
zh 麦芽 Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence across several specific regions in Asia. Within China, its distribution extends through South-Central China and the Southeast regions. It is also documented to grow natively on the island of Hainan. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found in the state of Assam. Additionally, its range includes the neighboring country of Bangladesh.

Region Area Source
China China South-Central WCVP
China Hainan WCVP
China China Southeast WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Assam WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh WCVP
Indian Subcontinent East Himalaya WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Nepal WCVP
Indo-China Myanmar WCVP
Indo-China Thailand WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, known scientifically as Horsfieldia kingii, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, with the bark being a particularly significant part. The bark of this species is often harvested for its specific chemical constituents, which are believed to contribute to its traditional therapeutic uses. In many botanical studies of the genus, the bark is analyzed for its potential bioactive compounds, playing a central role in the plant's medicinal profile.
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