Hymenodictyon orixense
Hymenodictyon orixense, commonly known as a medicinal botanical treasure, is a significant species native to tropical ecosystems. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this plant offers promising therapeutic potential. Researchers are increasingly exploring its bioactive compounds to develop natural treatments for various ailments, highlighting its importance in ethnopharmacology.
- Scientific name: Hymenodictyon orixense
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it follows the order Gentianaales and is a member of the Rubiaceae family. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Hymenodictyon, specifically as the species Hymenodictyon orixense.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hymenodictyon | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Hymenodictyon orixense, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is referred to as 毛土连翘 (zh/zh-cn) and 毛土連翘 (zh-tw), while in Malayalam, it is called വെള്ളക്കടമ്പ് (ml), and in Thai, it is known as อุโลก (th).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 毛土连翘 | Wikidata |
| ml | വെള്ളക്കടമ്പ് | Wikidata |
| th | อุโลก | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 毛土连翘 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 毛土連翘 | Wikidata |
| th | ส้มกบ | Wikidata |
| zh | 假黄木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 高网膜籽 | Wikidata |
| zh | 猪肚树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 土连翘 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of Asia, primarily concentrated within the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing in the diverse terrains of India and throughout the region of Bangladesh. Furthermore, its presence extends to the lush landscapes of Assam and the mountainous elevations of the East Himalaya. Beyond the Indian Subcontinent, the species is also documented in the South-Central region of China. Together, these locations define the natural range where this medicinal species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Hymenodictyon orixense, possesses specific therapeutic properties that are traditionally derived from its botanical components, most notably its bark. In various ethnobotanical applications, the bark is harvested to extract bioactive compounds that are believed to hold significant medicinal value. The structural integrity and chemical composition of the bark serve as the primary source for these traditional treatments, making it the most critical part of the plant used in medicinal preparations.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hymenodictyon orixense has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hymexelsin, loganin, scopoletin, scopolin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hymexelsin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| loganin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scopoletin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scopolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |